affect
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“Many producers are being forced to make difficult decisions about input use, crop selection, and long‑term investment, which may ultimately affect yields, profitability and farm viability,” he said in a statement to Salon.
From Salon • May 15, 2026
Discussing his new role, he said it was a "privilege" but also "daunting", because "we've got massive cuts, but we don't want to cut things that affect residents".
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Salinity plays a major role in how nutrients and carbon move through the ocean, meaning these changes could affect the productivity and chemistry of the Southern Ocean, one of Earth's most important carbon sinks.
From Science Daily • May 14, 2026
“We believe that this will not only affect EA games, but this sets a precedent in the gaming industry,” East, who participated in this week’s protest alongside 15 other gamers, said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
Fflewddur, though still apprehensive, did not allow his fear to affect his appetite.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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