affect
Example Sentences
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“Given the circumstances surrounding the fires, many families were forced to relocate to areas that had not been affected,” he said.
From MarketWatch
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this article, you can visit the BBC Action Line web pages for help and support.
From BBC
Born with cerebral palsy affecting her right side, Greco competed for Australia at world championships and world cups.
From BBC
Members of Sylvester's Community Advisory Committee encouraged researchers to investigate whether living near these sites could affect cancer risk.
From Science Daily
Publisher Take Two says it's confident the new date will hold, but it remains to be seen whether developer Rockstar's recent sacking of 31 staff - which included experienced team members - will affect the game.
From BBC
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