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 blocked agreements affecting Joshua Tree also included support for projects to improve mapping technology, address pest infestations at Keys Ranch and bolster the archaeology program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
In a deeply reported article, Claudia Assis outlined the mechanics of the global refining market to explain why diesel prices remain stubbornly high and how that is affecting businesses.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
“Your new lines are wonderful, son. They’re every bit as affecting as the old.”
From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat
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