affect

Example Sentences

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The proposed changes come after widespread public anger at increasing numbers of pollution incidents, leaks and water outages that have affected thousands of customers across England and Wales in recent years.

From BBC

The discovery may lead to new treatments for psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and schizophrenia, as well as a neurological disorder that affects movement and balance.

From Science Daily

In his letter, Montgomery said the number of teenagers affected is in the "single figures" after reports that "potentially dozens of girls" had been targeted.

From BBC

According to a United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs report, 400,000 people have been affected.

From BBC

"That is a massive concern that this might affect the wildlife," she said.

From BBC