affecting

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More important are the so-called second-order effects as higher petroleum costs filter through the economy, affecting other goods, such as fertilizers, and services, notably transportation prices such as airfares.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"Some of the really important treatments are antibiotics, fluids given on the ward. And there's about 1,500 people who've had changes of care like that, all of which are potentially affecting outcomes, saving lives."

From BBC • May 1, 2026

"It had started affecting their life just as much as mine, so that's when I was like no, I need help now - like serious help."

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

The U.K. and France chaired a meeting of over 50 countries on the issue, though U.S. officials accuse Europeans of moving too slowly and bureaucratically during a fast-moving crisis affecting the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 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