affect
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The company explained that the factors that hurt demand for Mediterranean cruises mainly affect the second and third quarters, when those cruises see the most deployments.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
Ruth Jeannoel has seen the same distress affect Haitian people in her community in Miami, Florida, which boasts the largest Haitian population in the country.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
In court on Wednesday, his attorneys tried to block the release of the nine-page filing, saying it will lead to more media coverage and could affect him getting a fair trial.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The court’s decision, which is expected by early July, will likely affect similar efforts by the administration to end TPS for 11 other developing countries around the globe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Fishtail and Deydey looked blankly and patiently at him when he said this, for LaPautre was known for recounting visions and dreams that had very little meaning, though they seemed to affect him hugely.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
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