impacts

Example Sentences

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“I think proximity is always important and I would say it’s still what happens in L.A. that impacts the rest of the country, especially the Korean community,” she added.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

They expanded the requirements needed in concept plans, including detailed disclosures on water sourcing, energy use and infrastructure, environmental and drainage impacts.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Anthropic’s leaders, including Chief Executive Dario Amodei, have warned about the potential for dangerous impacts from AI for years and sought widespread societal collaboration to address risks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

"The department was not satisfied that the potential impacts and risks of the project could be adequately assessed or managed," he added.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

When used as a verb, this word impacts me the wrong way.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner