affect
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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
The proceeds from such a sale could become “countable assets” and may affect your mother’s ongoing Medicaid eligibility.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026
"There is no need for restrictions since they affect the economy," said Tedros.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
"It's there to help them make good decisions, based on an understanding of the impact those decisions have on everyone that they affect."
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
But if it cannot, the error will affect the way the cell reproduces.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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