affected
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"All affected individuals have been declared undesirable persons and are consequently prohibited from re-entering South Africa for a period of five years," the South African government said in a statement Thursday.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
The company warned its sales could be affected by rising gasoline prices and lower-income consumers further tightening their belts and eating out less.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
In a statement, the university apologised to those affected for "any anxiety" caused.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Federal officials said they are still working to understand exactly how the fire might have affected the species, as well as the landscape, cultural sites, restoration projects and visitor resources.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
His physical disabilities alone would have ensured his dependent role; for his skin was unable to stand the sun, and the light affected his eyes.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
Vocabulary lists containing affected
The Catcher in the Rye
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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