affecting
Example Sentences
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People diagnosed with prediabetes -- a condition affecting up to one in three adults depending on age -- have traditionally been advised to eat healthier and shed pounds to reduce their risk.
From Science Daily
Beyond mammary cancer, the researchers identified similarities to human cancer mutations in tumors affecting the blood, bone, lungs, skin, gastrointestinal system, and central nervous system.
From Science Daily
Fars News, which is affiliated with the Revolutionary Guard, reported explosions at several units in that complex, affecting storage tanks and operating infrastructure for several phases of the field.
The company lowered its fiscal-year outlook last month, stating at the time that weak consumer sentiment, heightened uncertainty and significant volatility were weighing on growth and affecting purchase patterns.
The study suggests restrictive policies boost face‑to‑face interaction at school, but can also contribute to some pupils using their phones more at home, affecting sleep and physical activity.
From BBC
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