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affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


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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

Then there’s the impact of higher energy and nitrogen pricing, seen affecting Orica and Dyno Nobel, UBS says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

"They want to force us to accept their plans on questions affecting Europe and the world," Stalin declared to his advisers.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau




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