affecting
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The decline is “not perfectly even, but broad,” affecting journalism, politics and business, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
This new object is another with a very elliptical orbit, but it is stabler than 2017 OF201, which suggests that no large planet, including a hypothetical planet nine, is significantly affecting its path.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
"Ragtime," which explores the social and economic upheavals affecting non-white people in early 20th century America, received four awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Housing was the single biggest driver behind demand accounting for more than 1,000 cases and affecting 474 clients.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
We don’t know if these hormones are affecting kids who drink non-organic milk, but again, I think it’s better to avoid them.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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