affects
Example Sentences
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Even with fuel surcharges built into contracts, truckers face difficulties handling the fuel-price volatility that affects their ability to forecast and budget for energy costs, Muenster said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
How that change affects company returns matters more than rising interest rates, which are simply a sign of demand for capital as households spend money, banks lend and companies invest, he said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Hip osteoarthritis affects millions of people around the world and is a major cause of long-term pain and disability.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
"It's amazing how many people it affects and you just don't even hear about it. I see it everywhere now."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
“But the glimourie affects them too,” he said.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
