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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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The financial and emotional toll of infertility treatments spills over into women’s work lives in ways that can affect their careers and income for years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2026

Higher interest rates affect borrowing costs, however, which means mortgages, credit cards and personal loans could get more expensive for millions, even as savings rates improve.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

We discussed interest rates, bond yields and how rising yields can affect bond-fund values as investors move money in search of better returns.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026

It does not affect the decision on whether to allow drilling at Rosebank off Shetland - the UK's largest known untapped field - which was approved in 2022 before being subject to legal challenges.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

I barely felt a warm tingle from the flower under my jacket and thought of Ishtar's warning about how its properties might affect my...condition.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda

Inflation affects everyone, but especially older Americans, many of whom rely heavily on Social Security checks.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

The report said 2026 provided "stark reminders" that climate change affects everyone, from extreme heat and wildfires in Europe to the catastrophic glacial flooding in Nepal.

From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026

AI’s image ultimately affects marketers’ ability to be seen using it in their creative and the availability of new capabilities to reach consumers more efficiently.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

It comes down to the concentration of the active ingredients and delivery method of the repellent, which affects the coverage area, he says.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

“Why do you do this if it affects you so?” asked Ash.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo


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