affecting
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, the possibility remains there could still be a massive planet affecting the orbits of bodies within the Kuiper Belt.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
South Africa has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the world at around 33% - mainly affecting young people.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Meliá said its decision to close 15 hotels was driven by circumstances beyond the firm’s control, noting that most were already closed “due to the energy challenges and the decline in demand” affecting the island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“This tool brings multiple sources of information together so people can better understand what may be affecting their health, make informed decisions, and support community planning that benefits everyone in the county.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
Hades’s aura was affecting me, just as Ares’s had.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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