affecting

Example Sentences

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A smaller 2026 crop, with rising demand for livestock feed in some of the most populous countries, including China and India, will put pressure on global corn prices, affecting everyone regardless of their nationality.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The most affecting moment came not from any instrument, but from the crew.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

“A spike in inflation due to higher oil prices will reduce purchasing power, affecting every industry.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

OPEC+, as it’s known, “expressed concern regarding attacks on energy infrastructure, noting that restoring damaged energy assets to full capacity is both costly and takes a long time, thereby affecting overall supply availability.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The Russians insisted that a lighting fixture above the stage be taken apart to see if there was an electronic device hidden there that might be affecting Spassky’s play.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady