affecting
Example Sentences
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However, today’s level of inflation seems to be affecting prices more than wages, says Marc Goldwein, senior vice president for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
The compromised tank threatened to blow up, affecting adjacent tanks also containing the toxic chemical methyl methacrylate which could have caused a large-scale public safety emergency.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
The decline is “not perfectly even, but broad,” affecting journalism, politics and business, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The administrators said the company had faced "a sustained period of pressure" on its cashflow after "continued delays to the UK defence investment plan, combined with geopolitical factors affecting sources of funding".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“It was the most affecting sight I have ever seen!” said Squealer, lifting his trotter and wiping away a tear.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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