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Old 09-18-2007, 01:30 PM   #17
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Originally Posted by Clodfobble View Post
Yeah LJ, Shawnee's right, affect is the verb, effect is the noun.

Except in the very rare case where effect is also a verb meaning "to put into effect" rather than "to alter;" i.e., to effect change.
"affect" is used correctly in the quote. But "effect" is also a verb. Just saying.

My widget sales effected a change in the sector's economy, and affected people of all walks of life.
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