affecting
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Nonetheless, the possibility remains there could still be a massive planet affecting the orbits of bodies within the Kuiper Belt.
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
Meliá said its decision to close 15 hotels was driven by circumstances beyond the firm’s control, noting that most were already closed “due to the energy challenges and the decline in demand” affecting the island.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
“All that candy-necklace sugar is affecting your brain,” I said.
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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