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affecting

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


Example Sentences

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“The most immediate and tangible development affecting oil markets is the effective halt of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” the head of geopolitical analysis adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mr. James’s pursuit of intellectual purpose is affecting, especially as he encounters books that have been childhood favorites for many readers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Experts said insect losses could ripple up the food chain, affecting birds and small mammals that rely on them.

From BBC

Tourette's is a neurological condition affecting about one in 100 people in the UK, according to Tourette's Action.

From BBC

Danny Chambers, who represents Winchester, said sewage had been "pouring" into the River Itchen, potentially affecting the endangered fish currently laying eggs in the chalk stream.

From BBC