affected
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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
"I think Riyadh, as a result of its geography, during this particular point in time, has been less affected" by the attacks, he said, seated in a Riyadh Air Dreamliner cabin at a pre-launch event.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Protected woodland and hedgerows would be adversely affected, he said, and the scheme would result in "the unacceptable disturbance, degradation and loss" of "irreplaceable peatland".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Recent events have affected attitudes toward Israel among American Jews as well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
She’s way shorter than I am, but I suddenly feel very small next to this lady who just shot a cow and doesn’t seem affected by it.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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The Catcher in the Rye
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