affecting
Example Sentences
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Worse, some are using opaque, off-balance-sheet “special purpose vehicles” to house the newly issued debt without affecting their credit ratings.
From Barron's
Depression remains a major global health challenge, affecting more than 280 million people worldwide and contributing significantly to disability.
From Science Daily
It raises the prospect that Panesar succeeded in affecting the Australians more than the current England team.
From BBC
"Overcapacity is an issue that is affecting a lot of different economies."
From BBC
The German capital also suffered a major power outage affecting tens of thousands of residents in September after a blaze hit electricity pylons.
From Barron's
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