affect
Example Sentences
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Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
The Trump administration is preparing to overhaul its tariff scheme for steel and aluminum, The Wall Street Journal reported this week, but the changes aren’t expected to affect imported commodity-grade metals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Cristina Avello and Priscila Espinoza, both pre-med students at Marian University, joined the study to better understand how fast fashion might affect children's health.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
This lack of access could affect confidence, wellbeing and a sense of identity, she added.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Fallout from the meltdowns will affect the region for decades, possibly centuries.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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