affect
Example Sentences
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It was not immediately clear whether the injury would affect Ohtani’s next pitching start.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
How soon might your network of influencers increase and affect companywide sales?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
After accounting for other factors that could affect the results, participants who performed 90-119 minutes of strength training per week had a 13% lower risk of death from any cause.
From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026
How will the weather affect the opening games of the World Cup?
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
“Something always goes awry. Weather— cold, hot, rainy—and the terrain—muddy, flat, or rocky—all affect the trip. That’s natural, expected. Mountain lions, javelinas are natural, too.”
From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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