The outcome could affect 50 million customers, consumer groups say.

The Rose has done well whether or not its outcome affected national rankings.

The outcome could affect the economy and financial markets of the entire country, if not the continent.

The game will be made up after the regular season only if the outcome would affect the race in either division.

The outcome will affect the environmental quality of life in New York for decades to come.

The outcome could affect future corporate acquisitions within the state.

Its outcome could well affect curriculums in public schools across the country.

The outcome will affect not just China, but the whole world as well.

The outcome could affect not only how companies make marketing decisions but what products people will get to buy.

The outcome of the debate could affect detainees around the world.