affect

Example Sentences

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She said day-to-day life was "tough" and had affected her health, led to the loss of her career and the breakdown of her relationship with her daughter's adoptive father.

From BBC

The government says publicly available information has been in circulation about the upcoming changes since October 2024 but critics say it has not cut through to people affected.

From BBC

Items affected by the year-earlier tax holiday saw a rise in comparable prices, particularly for restaurant meals and, to a lesser degree, for alcoholic drinks, toys and children’s clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sagittarius A* contains about 4 million times the mass of the Sun, giving it a powerful gravitational reach that strongly affects nearby objects.

From Science Daily

The team focused on bananas, cassava, and cocoa pulp cultivated in soil affected by the disaster.

From Science Daily