affect
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Opponents of the initiative note that it doesn’t just target executive pay; it would affect medical practitioners who are also managers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
I make all the decisions regarding this policy because my husband is disabled, although his disability does not affect his life expectancy.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
“Judging from the relatively muted share-price reaction…We believe most investors are aware that inclusion to this list does not necessarily result in actual sanctions or affect fundamental business operations,” she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"It's there to help them make good decisions, based on an understanding of the impact those decisions have on everyone that they affect."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Not anymore. I know this journey started with you retrieving your grandmother’s dashiki, but you’ve fallen into a story with consequences that can affect the entire world.”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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