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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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The heat and fluctuations in rainfall affect reproduction.

From Slate • May 10, 2026

The results could help researchers improve climate models and better understand how ongoing climate change may affect the future.

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

“Lower levels of calcium and magnesium affect the strength of gluten,” said Pollack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Old World hantaviruses, typically found in Europe and Asia, generally affect the kidneys.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

Figure 1.36: All of the parts of a written note affect how long it lasts.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones




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