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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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Ways that limit our equal ability to affect the actions of the president, Congress, and the courts themselves—and by those pathways, shape how executive officials, legislators, and judges read the Constitution.

From Slate Jul. 20, 2026

Yamamoto said he’s reflected on his season so far, but when asked about his affect on the pitching staff already this year, he pushed the conversation forward.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 19, 2026

His worries about how it might affect his young family and his home value had grown into concerns about environmental impacts and the opaque approval process.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

"In some cases it can affect their mental health," the tattoo artist added.

From BBC Jul. 18, 2026

“Felix and I aren’t fighting. I did something stupid, but I don’t know why he’s upset. It didn’t affect him.”

From "Millionaires for the Month" by Stacey McAnulty

As a health economist who studies how insurance coverage affects people’s health, I see the drop as more than a numbers story.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Glioblastoma affects about 3.19 people per 100,000 in the United States.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

Lack of rainfall also affects soil and food production.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

“The actual date of death ultimately affects only the surviving beneficiaries.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Furstenberg, an expert on how urban poverty affects families, told her that the Times should think of “doing class.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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