affected
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In Lyon, despite a ban on demonstrations, around 500 people gathered on Monday evening outside the tourism office that was set on fire, to show support for shopkeepers affected by looting, according to organisers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
But he was deeply affected by what he saw.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
I’m not sure why other than I just love these people and wanted to understand how they thought and how their lives affected their artistic expression.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
Goncalves said the move is necessary to offset pressure from an oversupply of galvanized steel in Canada, and that the employees affected by the workforce reduction would be brought back to work when conditions improve.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
It seems to have affected Madam Mina; she has been so heavy of head all day that she was not like herself.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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The Catcher in the Rye
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