affect
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A strong first quarter has reassured investors it can weather potential disruption from AI and geopolitical tensions that could affect client spending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
It didn’t affect Sengun at all: he finished with 19 points and six rebounds on six-of-12 shooting as the Rockets forced a Game 5 on Wednesday at 7 p.m.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2026
Researchers at Harvard Medical School have now identified a biological mechanism that strengthens the case that M. morganii can affect brain health.
From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026
It was something De Zerbi picked up on and he wants to see the victory affect his players' mentality.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Somehow it seemed as if they couldn’t have got through the day without that, for whatever their mood might be, the last glimpse of that motherly face was sure to affect them like sunshine.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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