affected

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He vowed "continuous food and cash support" for "families affected by banditry" -- the word commonly used for the violence racking the region.

From Barron's

The man, who has lived in Belfast for 18 years, said it has affected his sleep and disturbed his mental peace.

From BBC

“As a matter of fact, the amount of work I did last year has not been affected in terms of preparation,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Our thoughts are with all those affected by this incident. The safety and well-being of our passengers and staff is our priority," the firm added.

From BBC

He also had a hearing impairment which affected his schooling, and he left Eton after one year to study with a private tutor.

From BBC