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affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


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Other western countries including France, Germany and the UK have also slashed foreign assistance, leaving humanitarian organisations reeling and severely affecting efforts to combat diseases such as HIV.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

EMR has also outlined "challenges" with both the 810s and the older Class 222s, affecting the toilets, air conditioning and catering equipment.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Nevertheless, the uncertainty associated with the developments in the Iran conflict and the oil price remain a crucial factor affecting the prospects for a recovery of the German economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

The threshold would need to be lowered to approximately $1.1 million to $1.2 million, affecting nearly one-quarter of beneficiaries.

From MarketWatch Jul. 20, 2026

Of course, the continents differ in innumerable environmental features affecting trajectories of human societies.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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