affecting
Example Sentences
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These changes are likely affecting salinity, nutrient cycles, and food webs in the Beaufort Sea.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
During the powerful launch of the spacecraft into space, Orion experiences what Knight called “shake, rattle and roll,” potentially affecting onboard devices and operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Some travelers are asking that question, given the concerns about how the ongoing conflict in Iran is affecting the oil market and in turn, fuel prices —think $4-a-gallon gas.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
She started donating after Nigel underwent life saving surgery as a baby to treat pyloric stenosis, a serious condition affecting newborns where the passage between the stomach and the small bowel becomes narrower.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
I was so set on helping Ollie, I didn’t notice how my actions were affecting Pua.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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