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affected

[uh-fek-tid] / əˈfɛk tɪd /




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The fire led to an explosion and caused about £1m of damage to the vehicles and medical equipment, with nearby flats and a synagogue also affected.

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

The lawsuit claims that in March, the company implemented a change to its streaming algorithm that directly affected Kratter’s streaming numbers.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

There was one heavily affected community that revolted whenever the group tried to enter.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

And when he read his paper of an evening, Demi’s colic got into the shipping list and Daisy’s fall affected the price of stocks, for Mrs. Brooke was only interested in domestic news.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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