affect
Example Sentences
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The man, who has lived in Belfast for 18 years, said it has affected his sleep and disturbed his mental peace.
From BBC
These large-scale systems influence global water availability over multiple years and affect billions of people worldwide.
From Science Daily
The search results provided do not contain expressed opposing viewpoints to the article’s main perspectives on the mental health crisis affecting children in Gaza.
From Los Angeles Times
“As a matter of fact, the amount of work I did last year has not been affected in terms of preparation,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times
"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this incident. The safety and well-being of our passengers and staff is our priority," the firm added.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.