impacts
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pluralof impact.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
impactnounthe striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision. -
present tense formof impact (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
impactnounthe striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
Example Sentences
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Some of the biggest impacts of the dry weather have been across the southern England where exceptionally low reservoir levels have prompted the Environment Agency to declare "severe drought" in some areas.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
It comes amid mounting concern about the long-term health impacts of these ubiquitous particles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
We’re continuing to report on heat impacts and would love to hear from readers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The centre of the low, and its most significant impacts, will stay hundreds of miles from UK shores but north-west Scotland will see a spell of gales.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
It was a stunning achievement, with wide-ranging impacts.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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