affecting
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Ford issued more recalls than any other automaker in 2025, affecting nearly 13 million vehicles, including recent software issues.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Mr. Cheadle matches the subdued gravity of Ms. Edebiri’s turn, although his tender solicitude has an affecting paternal pride and warmth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
They said they understood frustrations, but stressed that the system was under "high levels of pressure", affecting its ability to respond to calls, mainly due to delayed hospital handovers and reduced ambulance availability.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
At the same time, the temporary U.S.-Iran cease-fire, stalled negotiations, renewed escalation risk, and potential disruptions and blockades affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape the operating environment, Rystad analysts noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Apart from the plague, there were other difficulties affecting the publication of the book.
From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin
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