affecting
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Legionnaires’ disease was discovered in 1976 after a major outbreak affecting attendees of a convention of the American Legion in Philadelphia, according to the CDC.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
MYC has long been labeled "undruggable" because its structure makes it difficult for drugs to bind to it safely without affecting healthy cells.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
The administrators said the company had faced "a sustained period of pressure" on its cashflow after "continued delays to the UK Defence Investment Plan, combined with geopolitical factors affecting sources of funding".
From BBC • May 15, 2026
But beyond that, geopolitics has become a much more important factor affecting the stock market, particularly hot tech stocks.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
She glanced at Conrad to see whether or not her prodding was affecting his stingy attitude.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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