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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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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

Anderson is currently at the World Cup, but England boss Thomas Tuchel has said squad members will have permission to finalise transfers provided it does not significantly affect the team's preparations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Sometimes the reputational damage can affect sales to other parts of the government or to American consumers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

"There is no need for restrictions since they affect the economy," said Tedros.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Would the presence of others affect Mamá’s transformation, or would it be instantaneous?

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall




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