affecting
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The current scale of the new U.S. tariffs on Canada is relatively narrow, affecting about 5% of its exports to the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
More heavy showers will move eastwards on Sunday, this time affecting most parts of the UK.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
That pressure would not remain abstract; it would translate into difficult budget decisions affecting a wide range of public services.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
But as they rode through the streets of the Xi city, it became clear that the same miasma was affecting everyone.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
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