impact
Example Sentences
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"Unfortunately, such delays have impacted the ability of the inquiry to progress investigations and other work as quickly as I would like," she said.
From BBC
The impact of a stacked bench worked until Saturday, as the replacements had too much to do.
From BBC
Georgia said: "I'm not that sporty but I grew up in a rugby family, so I think I was attracted to the full impact aspects of ice hockey - like the fights between players."
From BBC
Hicks said the uncertainty impacted on the ability "to plan effectively" and "deliver stability for residents".
From BBC
But the impact was short-lived, and the problem worsened.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
