affect
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In Taipei, security officials have rejected Beijing’s rationale for the inspections, saying that the talks between Tokyo and Manila don’t affect Taiwan’s separate arrangements with each of those nations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026
If the Dow addition won’t affect Alphabet stock much, it will have a significant effect on the index overall, increasing its exposure to technology stocks.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
It doesn’t directly affect the city’s compliance with SB 1383, but that isn’t necessary, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
Economic factors also could affect how much people are willing to invest in tech company stocks.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026
“They live among poisonous sea anemones. The poison doesn’t affect them. Isn’t that cool?”
From "Wolfie & Fly" by Cary Fagan
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