affect
Example Sentences
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Official figures released this week revealed the UK unemployment rate rose to 5.1% in the three months to October, with younger workers particularly affected.
From BBC
Yields on government bonds rise when their prices fall, affecting the rates facing everyday borrowers.
The remnants of the government shutdown continue to affect data, Reid notes, making the November report somewhat noisy.
From Barron's
Neither of the men’s lawyers returned requests for comment regarding how the pardon, and lack of opportunity to participate in a trial against Cuellar, affects their cases.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this story you can find information and support on the BBC Action online website here.
From BBC
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