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afflicted

[uh-flik-tid] / əˈflɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
distressed
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They interviewed 191 afflicted people, and found that 177 reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba before their illness.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

As a young doctor, Sabin became familiar with the suffering of those afflicted by polio following a 1931 outbreak and resolved to focus his research on the disease.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 21, 2026

Antonelli took pole in China despite the same front wing problem as afflicted Russell.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

The United States said it would not allow anyone afflicted with the virus to enter the country.

From Barron's May 28, 2026

I’ll say it plain: he was not a man of imagination, so he wasn’t afflicted by suspicions and worries.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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