affecting
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Between the start of the war and the company’s first-quarter earnings report, shares declined 11% as investors worried about high oil prices affecting travel demand.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
At the state level, Republican strategist Matt Rexroad sees the ruling affecting the California Legislature as well.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
Frank believes that lavish spending by the wealthy is distorting both the economy and society-at-large, affecting everyone up and down the income ladder — and contributing to this ongoing sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.
From Salon • May 7, 2026
Researchers say similar processes are now affecting spring conditions, even without record-breaking heat.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
The main newscaster is reading a piece about a shortage of graphite affecting the manufacturing of items in District 3.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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