affect
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The trend of fewer but stronger storms “really exposes the mechanics of how climate change will affect water resources for everyone,” Lesk said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
Excessive caffeine can also interfere with sleep and increase anxiety, both of which may negatively affect brain health.
From Science Daily • May 13, 2026
And the outcome of the critical summit won’t affect just Washington or Wall Street.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
But U.S. officials say those decisions lie solely with China and that the denials won’t materially affect the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026
How he spent each of those minutes and hours could, at least in theory, affect the eventual outcome.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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