affect
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“Measles doesn’t only affect people who travel or live internationally—everyone is at risk if they’re not protected,” said Dr. Anissa Davis, a deputy county health officer in Orange County.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Headquartered in Gaydon, Warwickshire, most of the job cuts were thought to affect sites in the UK, where the majority of its staff are based.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Colorectal cancer and other gastrointestinal conditions can sometimes cause symptoms that affect the entire body.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
The activist said he’s seen AI affect ride-hail drivers, therapists, architects, designers and other professions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
NOTE: A dot that is someplace other than next to the head of the note does not affect the rhythm.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
Musically, the Shears brothers aren’t shy about how their variety of influences affects their output.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
The American Chamber of Commerce for Brazil recently warned that Washington's measure affects more than $11 billion in exports.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia and affects more than 7 million Americans.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 22, 2026
Critics have argued that the employer NI raise ultimately affects workers by limiting job opportunities.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Music, is of course, more than entertainment, and affects the body directly through its sound vibrations.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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