Example Sentences

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Throughout his career, chronic dental problems had impacted his playing, but now pulmonary fibrosis had made playing impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Tuesday's announcement showed the warning had impacted visitor numbers.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Ms Shakespeare, who is from Kingswinford, said it had impacted her confidence and mental health.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

The discussion came as the supervisors prepared to vote on a motion, crafted by Supervisor Hilda Solis, that asked for a study of how the recent immigration blitz had impacted the county’s economy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2025

Thady Shea took a step backward, as though something had lifted him off his balance, as though something unseen had impacted against him with terrific force.

From The Mesa Trail by Bedford-Jones, H.