affect
Example Sentences
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Some analysts said the IPOs could affect broader trading in unexpected ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Lots of folks are at pains to say that this will not affect the safety of the meat supply.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
But AI use can also affect processes we don’t necessarily think of as load-bearing, like the trust in our own abilities that naturally develops over time.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
Opponents of the initiative note that it doesn’t just target executive pay; it would affect medical practitioners who are also managers.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
“You are part of a chain of events, though you may not see how your actions will affect the outcome at the time.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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