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
The analysis brought together evidence from 59 systematic reviews covering more than 50 acute pain conditions affecting both children and adults.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
Demand for semiconductor chips used for memory storage is now so high that it’s causing shortages and price spikes—and that is affecting producer costs.
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
A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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