affected
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The proposed 50-bed isolation centre is to be staffed by US medics and is intended to treat Americans affected by the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
While the company did not comment on the matter, TD Cowen analyst Derrick Wood estimated that between 10,000 and 15,000 employees, or 6% to 9% of the workforce, were affected.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
The council said a similar event in 2021 affected many homes in Breaker Bay, and waves during that storm were about 6.5 metres.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
Palmer missed out on England's 26-man squad for the World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico after a season affected by injuries.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
The waiter presented our menus with affected, sarcastic delicacy and stalked off.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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The Catcher in the Rye
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