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affecting

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


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Justin Scully, manager of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, said extreme heat, heavy rainfall and wildfire risk were already affecting gardens, moorland and historic structures.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

Researchers suspect the genetic difference may influence how effectively the kidneys remove ImP from the blood, affecting how much of the compound remains in circulation.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026

The 10-year Malaysian government securities yield rose 42 basis points on quarter in 3Q, potentially affecting banks’ capital and trading income, he says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

The bill would have directed state agencies to recognize historical inequities affecting tribes, and to consult with them on water projects, plans and policies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Your new lines are wonderful, son. They’re every bit as affecting as the old.”

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat




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