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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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Anderson is currently at the World Cup, but England boss Thomas Tuchel has said squad members will have permission to finalise transfers provided it does not significantly affect the team's preparations.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 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

Based on the Universal Thermal Climate Index, which measures how conditions affect the comfort of the human body, the Democratic Republic of Congo in Houston will experience the worst climate of any base camp.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The pest can also affect wild animals, pets and even people.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

And Russia would represent the kind of opportunity Paul and Jim had hoped for when they’d taken on Peru: a chance to affect health policy for the poor on a global scale.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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