affected
Example Sentences
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President Trump was at the White House but wasn’t affected, officials said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
She said Gwent Police previously denied responsibility when it "directly affected outcomes for victims... which raises questions about the sincerity of that apology".
From BBC • May 23, 2026
On Saturday, the African Union's health agency warned that more countries on the continent were at risk of being affected by the Ebola virus, in addition to the DRC and Uganda.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
The scientists used a wide range of tests to track how storage temperature affected mango quality.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
The weather affected Mr. Woodhouse, and he could only be kept tolerably comfortable by almost ceaseless attention on his daughter’s side, and by exertions which had never cost her half so much before.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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The Catcher in the Rye
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