affecting

Example Sentences

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Over the years, it causes muscles to weaken, increasing the risk of falls, before paralysis sets in, affecting cardiac activity and breathing.

From Barron's

“This situation is affecting the entire industry, and due to the severity and uncertainty of the conditions, we expect delays and closures to continue to impact vessels and terminals across the board.”

From The Wall Street Journal

This divide is affecting platonic friendships and romantic relationships.

From The Wall Street Journal

In Hong Kong, the impact is particularly significant as the population ages, with osteoporosis affecting 45% of women and 13% of men aged 65 and older.

From Science Daily

“I’ve seen folks suggest this is targeted but from what I’m seeing it’s across platform affecting everyone,” Stewart wrote on X.

From Los Angeles Times