affect

Example Sentences

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Despite his recent affect, the secretary may be banking on a reversion to a more normal style of politics once Trump passes from the scene.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Authorities in Bangladesh have closed most plants making urea fertilizer from natural gas, which could affect food security down the line.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She says the outbreak of BSE, or mad cow disease, that affected beef in the 1990s was more worrying because it could affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Postal Services told the Times that there are “any number of factors” that may affect the timeliness of mail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Every year has its own events and developments that affect the lives of those living then and perhaps those of future generations.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler