affect
Example Sentences
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The price cap affects England, Wales and Scotland, as the sector in Northern Ireland is regulated separately.
From BBC
It's another of the other small differences that affect parents across the UK.
From BBC
Those local leaders said the relatively minor protests, which affected only a few blocks in America's second largest metropolis, could easily be handled by city, county and state law enforcement.
From Barron's
Also, it’s unclear how account balances will affect eligibility for benefits after 18 years of age, and whether current withdrawal rules provide enough of an incentive to use funds for wealth-building purposes like homeownership.
From Barron's
Employers in affected sectors will have to raise wages to attract new workers, and there will be a shortage of goods in the market.
From MarketWatch
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