affected
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In both instances, decisions emanating from Washington that affected the dollar’s international exchange rate also reflected pressures relating to U.S. politics.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
It said it would share the locations of the stores earmarked for closure on its website once affected colleagues had been informed.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Researchers wanted to determine whether the same genetic changes also affected GLP-1, a hormone released from the gut that helps control blood sugar after eating by stimulating insulin production, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing appetite.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The pinnipeds that crashed my first night on the island were probably not affected much.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
His physical disabilities alone would have ensured his dependent role; for his skin was unable to stand the sun, and the light affected his eyes.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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The Catcher in the Rye
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