affected
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The company didn’t disclose how many employees were affected.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
The report, published Wednesday, looks specifically at how the enforcement surge affected commercial activity near nine enforcement sites and the experiences of 75 Latino entrepreneurs across the county.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said it had received numerous offers of help from the public but, while "deeply grateful", it asked people to avoid affected areas and to stay safe.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Amazon did not disclose how many employees were affected but said it remains committed to investing in artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
He had a pragmatic, farmer-like knowledge of how weather conditions affected growth, germination, blooming times, et cetera.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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The Catcher in the Rye
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