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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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Such movements on global bond markets affect rates at which the US government can borrow money at, but also influence rates people pay for mortgages, car loans and credit cards.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Traits and experiences such as optimism, positive affect, and gratitude have increasingly been associated with healthier hearts.

From Science Daily Sep. 1, 2026

The bills mainly affect CSU, which awards far more bachelor’s degrees than UC and a smaller share of master’s and doctoral degrees.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

Cook’s new role likely involves managing Apple’s existing relationship with the Trump administration and other administrative issues that don’t directly affect product teams, Sag said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Perhaps her example may affect me as her gaiety did to-night.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

Loyola also started a return-to-school program because students with concussions have headaches that also affects their school work.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 30, 2026

According to the team, this marks the first time such data have been used to examine how human presence affects animal movement.

From Science Daily Aug. 28, 2026

AI’s effect on the economy and monetary policy will depend on a wide range of unknowns concerning which sorts of firm prove most profitable, how AI affects employment, and other factors.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Postpartum psychosis is a medical emergency that affects about one to two women in every 1,000 births, said Sally Wilson, national training coordinator at the UK-based charity Action on Postpartum Psychosis.

From Barron's Aug. 28, 2026

The two most common — strings and hollow tubes — will be discussed below, but first let's finish discussing what makes a good standing wave container, and how this affects music theory.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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