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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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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

Because bile acids enter the bloodstream, they can affect tissues and organs far beyond the digestive system.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

“Judging from the relatively muted share-price reaction…We believe most investors are aware that inclusion to this list does not necessarily result in actual sanctions or affect fundamental business operations,” she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

While changes to the system are possible, they would most likely affect younger generations who are still decades away from retirement, rather than current retirees or those nearing retirement.

From MarketWatch • 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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