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impact

[im-pakt, im-pakt] / ˈɪm pækt, ɪmˈpækt /




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And now that tariffs have had time to work through the economy, researchers have found an impact on prices.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

But for others, their impact looks far less severe.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

If Donald returns, it would impact Rams roster decisions and also have possible implications for players that are in the final years of their rookie contracts and eligible for extensions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Campaigners have repeatedly stressed the importance of protecting the identities of people involved in investigations into sexual abuse and trafficking because of the potential impact on victims' wellbeing and privacy.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

The protestors had no idea what a major impact they’d had.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Matt Willis is a former Marin County public health officer who used to work at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as an epidemiologist and now helps model the health impacts of climate change.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

Then on top of that, the impact on the cost of oil directly impacts the cost of kerosene, which is jet fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

The heatwaves pummelling Europe this summer will have costly impacts on industries ranging from agriculture to tourism -- but that hasn't stopped stock markets from hitting all-time highs.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

Amber heat health alerts, external, which warn of significant impacts to health and social care services, are already in force for the entirety of England until 21:00 BST on Friday.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Since there are more small objects than large ones, there should be more impacts by small objects than by large ones.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Another by the Heart of England Community Foundation to help families impacted by fires across the West Midlands has hit £50,000.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

In a letter to Council President Harris-Dawson, the Crenshaw Corridor Business District demanded answers, as well as a request for a business and resident relief fund for those impacted by the prolonged construction and delays.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

"They don't listen or involve the community or the people who are going to be directly impacted," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

While those over 65 or with health conditions are most at risk of being impacted, people in younger age groups may also be affected with increased demands expected on all health and social care.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

“The fire also impacted wildlife. During a wildfire, deer can be chased out into traffic, mothers will flee their nests, leaving behind their babies.”

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

The debate has flared as precariously falling water levels have revealed vast sandbanks on the Rhine, Danube, Elbe and other rivers, severely impacting cargo shipping crucial for many industries.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

Uber announced 41 layoffs across three San Francisco offices, impacting remote employees as well.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

WSJ: How are commodity prices impacting your business?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

"But we've really got to think about the fact that our water usage is directly impacting the flow in our rivers and directly impacting fish and other wildlife's survival."

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Maybe for Dad, publishing a book his father would hate was worth it, because of all the people it’s impacting.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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