affects

Example Sentences

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"El Nino is one piece of the puzzle that affects the weather at a certain location, but there are other factors like local ocean temperatures and winds across the Indian Ocean," she added.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Automobile manufacturers and heavy industries are feeling the adverse affects of higher commodity prices, higher rates, slowing economic activity and increased uncertainty.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The move, which affects other commodities such as nickel and palm oil, could mean supply disruption and price volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Magnussen: I’m really interested in the fact that it’s a small group of people that affects 7.5 billion people.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That nasty epidemic disease affects cattle and many wild cud-chewing mammals, but not humans.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond