affecting
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A National Trust spokesperson said: "Climate change is affecting many of the places we care for, and our conservation work has to evolve with it."
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Researchers suspect the genetic difference may influence how effectively the kidneys remove ImP from the blood, affecting how much of the compound remains in circulation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
Third-quarter sales updates will show whether this is affecting luxury brands like Hermès that cater to rich shoppers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 3, 2026
The blocked agreements affecting Joshua Tree also included support for projects to improve mapping technology, address pest infestations at Keys Ranch and bolster the archaeology program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
The second group consists of chemicals that act on the chromosomes, probably affecting the gene chemicals and causing the chromosomes to break up.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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