impact
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The impact of losing several senior players was evident on the opening weekend, when Unai Emery's side suffered a 4-0 defeat by Brighton.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
"The impact was violent enough to redistribute material globally, but not so strong that it would have shattered the moon."
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
The legislation would require a new environmental impact report before a public agency could approve a large-volume bulk coal facility, giving the state more control over such projects.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Shares of the company have been pummeled by investors worried about the impact of AI.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Luckily for the plant-ogre, its leafy branches cushioned the impact of its fall.
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
Researchers can adjust factors such as gravity, density, and material strength to see how different types of impacts unfold.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026
Mold can cause different reactions in different people, and how it has the impacts it does isn’t completely understood, said Mark Mendell, former air pollution research specialist at the California Department of Public Health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
The worst of the storm only lasted five to 10 minutes, but the impacts are lingering 12 days later.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
That would mean that community input, environmental impacts and fire safety could not be considered prior to approval.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Maybe, thought Holly hopefully, this will be one of those impacts where you don’t feel any pain until later.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Rockstar acknowledged players had been waiting for it to address the leaked footage, and said it was "unfortunate the intended game experience may now be impacted by some spoilers".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Canadian officials said their set of retaliatory duties are designed to protect domestic market share for firms directly impacted by U.S. tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The results were impacted by the expiration of the de minimis loophole last May for China and Hong Kong.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
Mirroring similar fixtures in European countries, the UK government has said the day aims to recognise those impacted by terrorism including victims and their families, witnesses and the emergency services.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
The thorns impacted against it with such force they dented the metal.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
That triggered 50-percent US tariffs impacting some $20 billion worth of goods, from hockey sticks to cement, effective Saturday.
From Barron's ● Aug. 22, 2026
The heatwave impacting parts of the UK this week continues into Tuesday with a risk of thunderstorms in some parts.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Meanwhile, U.S. fertilizer companies are competing with China’s bottomless checkbook, impacting investor upside.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Uber announced 41 layoffs across three San Francisco offices, impacting remote employees as well.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
Along the way, we'd work to hold the business community accountable for its decision making around issues impacting children's health.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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