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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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That could affect whether engagement in the future still depends on consistent repetition or novelty.

From Salon • May 8, 2026

But the court ruling did not affect sector-specific tariffs like those on cars, which under the EU agreement had been lowered to 15 percent.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

Many parents worry that mistakes in raising their children could permanently affect their future success.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

Modella Capital's spokesperson said the firm had made no decisions yet on how the closures would affect jobs, and it is aiming to preserve "as many jobs as possible".

From BBC • May 6, 2026

As you are composing, listen for how the constraints of using only those five notes, with those pitch relationships, affect your music.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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