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However, it also noted that periods of heavy rain or drought could indirectly affect fault zones, pointing to a study that suggested that rates of micro-quakes may undergo small variations related to rainfall patterns.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

Ministers said they would spell out that governments can change repayment rules and that different career choices can affect how much borrowers repay.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Hotter planetary bodies are mechanically weaker than colder ones, and the simulations showed that this difference can dramatically affect what happens after impact.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 11, 2026

The biggest worry is that current, elevated inflation levels could work their way into people’s inflation expectations—which can in turn affect future inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026

Which is a lie—I’m sure it still aches, but it probably won’t affect his driving.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

At the event, Democratic and Republican politicians shared their experiences as parents who have seen firsthand how technology affects children.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026

The same basic problem affects far larger structures, including the Eiffel Tower and the Golden Gate Bridge, which require extensive repainting to keep their protective coatings in good condition.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026

Rapamycin, another compound that affects growth-related signaling, is also being investigated for its possible effects on lifespan.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 9, 2026

“You are entirely limiting your income potential for your lifetime earnings, and that affects Social Security and retirement savings.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

“It’s a long way off yet. I’d give it until tomorrow evening. Anyway, don’t let the Mark see it affects you. Nothing’s to be altered unless the General says so.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams