affect
Example Sentences
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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
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
Sometimes the reputational damage can affect sales to other parts of the government or to American consumers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"There is no need for restrictions since they affect the economy," said Tedros.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Her voice was brusque with the staccato Californians sometimes affect when they’re trying too hard to be from New York, but there was a bright hard edge of that Golden State cheeriness, too.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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