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Has an influence upon (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

affects

(Other definitions for affects that I've seen before include "Bears upon" , "Makes a difference to" , "Influences" , "Has an effect on" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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