affected

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"It does worry everybody because if expenses go up all businesses will be affected, and it might even be the end for some of the small businesses here," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The union said this session will address how to minimize the impact of recently announced layoffs on affected union members.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

A seventh member of the committee is to be a designated individual from the affected state or states.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

The United Nations has listed Ethiopia, which imports almost all of its fuel from the Gulf, as one of the most affected countries due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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