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Commonly Confused

Affect vs. Effect

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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Affect vs. Effect

 

Here's the lowdown on what may be the most confusing pair of words in the English language.

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