affecting
Example Sentences
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Corriere said the cyber-attack occurred between late January and early February, affecting not only the Uffizi but also its separate sites at Palazzo Pitti and the Boboli Gardens.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
During the powerful launch of the spacecraft into space, Orion experiences what Knight called “shake, rattle and roll,” potentially affecting onboard devices and operations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The survey, conducted by San Diego State University researchers last fall, shows CSU grappling with how AI is affecting assignments, classroom instruction, competition for jobs and academic integrity.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Some travelers are asking that question, given the concerns about how the ongoing conflict in Iran is affecting the oil market and in turn, fuel prices —think $4-a-gallon gas.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
They argued that students should have a greater say on issues affecting their education and recommended that the School Board be enlarged to include four students—two black and two white.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.