affect

Example Sentences

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She says the outbreak of BSE, or mad cow disease, that affected beef in the 1990s was more worrying because it could affect humans.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

And that gap can drastically affect learning outcomes or behavior in school.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

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

Did it affect the body or the mind?

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock