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effects

[ih-fekts] / ɪˈfɛkts /


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Yet we discovered those side effects are described as "uncommon" in leaflets for one of the drugs, suggesting they only affect fewer than one in a hundred patients.

From BBC

"The real battle will be fought on the streets, where people are still misinformed about the history of slavery and its enduring effects on the lives of Africans and African descendants."

From BBC

Losing an hour of sleep in spring has been linked to short-term effects on mood, concentration, and mental well-being.

From BBC

But substantial questions still surround the evidence and call into question whether legislation is an effective cure with no serious side effects.

From The Wall Street Journal

The numbers for the year through June 2025 indicate the effects of a big immigration slowdown, fewer people bailing on America’s tech epicenter, a modest Midwest rebound and the rising appeal for small southern metros.

From The Wall Street Journal