impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
are impacting
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present progressiveof impact.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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"Martin is contributing with goals that are impacting results which is what we want from our attacking players, being decisive," said Arteta.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Some of that correlation is that the same factors, like the Iranian conflict and the artificial-intelligence build-out, are impacting multiple economies.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
Supply and manpower constraints stemming from the pandemic, alongside competition for materials and talent from the defense sector are impacting new aircraft deliveries, the analyst says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026
Rising US Treasury yields and oil prices, reducing June Fed rate cut odds by 10 percentage points, are impacting precious metals.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
“It’s unquestionable that climate change and environmental impacts are impacting the speed and severity of which things change. ... Climate resilience has to be part of the conversation.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 27, 2026
