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affecting

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


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Arrington has been finding old-school ways to better insulate his farm from the problems affecting far-flung supply chains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The study, tracking 1.3 million professionals since 2000, indicates early-career slumps often lead to stalls affecting lifetime earnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

“It’s about someone who’s living in their own world and doesn’t see how it’s affecting the rest of the world,” Domrose says.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

"Climate change is affecting the Caribbean the hardest," says Gray.

From BBC • May 31, 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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