affect
Example Sentences
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Glassman said the medical examiner’s update does not affect the civil case, which is about the district’s inaction in protecting a child in distress.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
The statement singled out "pressures on energy, food, and fertilisers supply chains, which particularly affect the most vulnerable countries".
From Barron's • May 19, 2026
The researchers say Tessera's outputs can be used to track the impact of new housing developments and other environmental changes on landscapes that could affect hedgehogs over time.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
A detailed analysis of these barriers and the related microstructures revealed how different forms of energy affect magnetization reversal.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
In public statements, they tried to walk a fine line between keeping people informed about radiation leaks that could affect them and holding back details so people wouldn’t experience unnecessary fear.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
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