affecting
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Justin Scully, manager of Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, said extreme heat, heavy rainfall and wildfire risk were already affecting gardens, moorland and historic structures.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
They found that some mutations affecting leucine metabolism could help cancer cells survive.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 3, 2026
The 10-year Malaysian government securities yield rose 42 basis points on quarter in 3Q, potentially affecting banks’ capital and trading income, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The bill would have directed state agencies to recognize historical inequities affecting tribes, and to consult with them on water projects, plans and policies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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