affects
Example Sentences
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As a health economist who studies how insurance coverage affects people’s health, I see the drop as more than a numbers story.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
It affects the official final standings, historical records and player statistics.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
Glioblastoma affects about 3.19 people per 100,000 in the United States.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 17, 2026
“The actual date of death ultimately affects only the surviving beneficiaries.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
What's important to remember is that if what affects two verbs, they should match—both singular or both plural.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
