affect
Example Sentences
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It was not immediately clear whether the injury would affect Ohtani’s next pitching start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
After accounting for other factors that could affect the results, participants who performed 90-119 minutes of strength training per week had a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
Hamilton's penalty did not affect his second place as Ferrari managed to serve it in a way that did not penalise him in terms of track position during a safety-car period.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
Some analysts said the IPOs could affect broader trading in unexpected ways.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“They live among poisonous sea anemones. The poison doesn’t affect them. Isn’t that cool?”
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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