affecting
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How did his relatively brief stint in the NFL and longer life experiences shape a book that is as affecting as the debut novels of Mosley, Michael Connelly or S.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The new levies would go into effect Sept. 8, affecting about $20 billion worth of goods, or roughly 7% of total U.S. imports.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Emanuel sees the coming sessions affecting the market potentially in two main ways.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
The film’s richest, most affecting moment is also one of its funniest.
From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026
A large, robust, athletic man, Washington was plagued by headaches, stomach troubles, and bouts of rheumatism—a painful condition affecting the joints such as knees and elbows.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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