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affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


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Investors have been favoring AI stocks over cryptocurrencies, but macroeconomics are now even affecting that trade, says Stephen Coltman of 21shares in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite such efforts, the pollution rules remain in place, with housebuilders warning they are affecting development viability.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

However, today’s level of inflation seems to be affecting prices more than wages, says Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The compromised tank threatened to blow up, affecting adjacent tanks also containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate which could have caused a large-scale public safety emergency.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This was an important decision, yes, but surely she understood how this was affecting them?

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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