affect
Example Sentences
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The inquiry will also ask how the deal will affect Australia's relationship with China, its largest trading partner.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
Mullin said she sees "some simmering roots of an AI backlash" but not a strong one yet, so it is hard to foresee how this anger will play out and affect the way people vote.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
I remarked that perhaps the regulations were in place because adding a story might block his neighbors’ view; or maybe the construction might harm the soil, which might affect the lake’s water quality.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
These findings suggest that lifestyle factors and ongoing inflammation may affect the immune system's ability to remain resilient over time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026
For reasons that confound medical science, the product also fails to affect those working in certain professions—the editors of fashion magazines, for example.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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