impact
Example Sentences
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They warn that the weather is likely to have "minor impacts on health and social care services, including increased use of healthcare services and a greater risk to life of vulnerable people".
From BBC
Plans for the critical-minerals reserve have rattled global metals markets, as analysts speculate about the impact U.S. buying might have on minerals demand.
"Even small delays in the onset of dementia may have a large impact on public health and help reduce rising health care costs."
From Science Daily
"In this changing world, nations belong to a global community -- a situation in any one country would inevitably impact another," Lai said.
From Barron's
Crude oil futures rose on Wednesday, extending a move off lows as traders assess the likelihood the U.S. will attack oil producer Iran as well as the impact of India shying away from Russian oil.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
