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effect

[ih-fekt] / ɪˈfɛkt /




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The net effect on the market is the sale of stock.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Firms said the negative effect of the war on sentiment added to the adverse impact of trade tariffs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Lewis admitted some of the witness stories were compelling and "would have an effect" on him as he pondered them before his rational self took over.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"Hearing was greatly improved in many of the participants, which can have a profound effect on their life quality. We will now be following these patients to see how lasting the effect is."

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Eight would hit the quarantine line by tomorrow morning, just as Kennedy’s order to stop ships went into effect.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin