affect

Example Sentences

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Readers argue that “gimme” putts affect sportsmanship, pace of play and the overall enjoyment of the game.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Postal Services told the Times that there are “any number of factors” that may affect the timeliness of mail.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Shifts in temperature extremes can affect crop growth, strain public health systems, and influence how communities perceive climate risks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Borgli fearlessly asks how quickly the images we consume by scrolling or watching the news affect our thinking.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Getting a compliment from Mom doesn't just mentally affect me—it’s physiological, too.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman