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affect

[uh-fekt, af-ekt] / əˈfɛkt, ˈæf ɛkt /




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The discrepancy did not affect the final result, but it did pour fuel on the fire of the conspiracy theories.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

“One-way tickets all the way up to the weekend tickets? That will affect a lot of people. … It’s more money to fork out for the same ride.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

Some large tech companies foresee a steady stream of cuts for years to come, while others say it’s still unclear how artificial intelligence will affect head counts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

"This would not only affect the historic authenticity of the aircraft but would possibly affect overall airworthiness due to a change in aircraft mass and balance," the report said.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

“But for now let’s talk about how what’s going on in other kids’ lives can affect us all.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper

How much that reflects larger social, cultural and economic pathologies and whether it affects regular people’s lives in any meaningful way is a complicated question.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Restrictions aimed at controlling bluetongue, a virus that affects sheep, cattle and other livestock, are now in force across the whole of Scotland.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Cordova also shared an independent report the company commissioned from consulting firm Roux Associates, which he said “found no evidence in the administrative record ... demonstrating that the site adversely affects public health.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

Alzheimer's disease gradually damages memory, thinking, and behavior and affects more than 7 million older adults in the United States.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026

“Why do you do this if it affects you so?” asked Ash.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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