affected
Example Sentences
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But it was far from the first time the competition had been affected by geopolitical tensions.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
"It's so much more meaningful now because previously it would have just affected our careers but now it's affecting the sport's future," said Rousey.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
So far, the county has funded technical planning for the sewer expansion, but environmental reviews, feasibility studies and securing resident permissions — as many of the affected streets are private — have not been completed.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Thus, these firms’ businesses would be seriously affected by a lack of clearance.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Some way it affected me much; I am crying when I think of him.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
Vocabulary lists containing affected
The Catcher in the Rye
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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The Words of Nick Carraway
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