affecting
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They said they understood frustrations, but stressed that the system was under "high levels of pressure", affecting its ability to respond to calls, mainly due to delayed hospital handovers and reduced ambulance availability.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
At the same time, the temporary U.S.-Iran cease-fire, stalled negotiations, renewed escalation risk, and potential disruptions and blockades affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to shape the operating environment, Rystad analysts noted.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
A surprise-filled interrogation scene brings this absorbing and accessible book to its affecting conclusion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
“Maritime access restrictions are being enforced affecting Iranian ports and coastal areas, including locations along the Arabian Gulf, Gulf of Oman, and the Arabian Sea east of the Strait of Hormuz,” U.K.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Some factors affecting the quality of the air, such as the hot, humid, oppressive summer weather, were out of their control.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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