affecting
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"It is associated with changes in the fungal community, reducing biodiversity and potentially affecting processes like wood decomposition and carbon cycling."
From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2026
The supply is shrinking as a global shortage is already affecting travelers’ summer plans with canceled flights and higher fares.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026
Nike will reduce its workforce by 1,400 workers, or about 2%, mostly affecting its technology department.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Another major European car manufacturer, Renault, saw sales slide in the first due to transportation problems affecting its low-cost Dacia brand.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
As the water rose around her, Piper felt it affecting her too.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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