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affected

[uh-fek-tid] / əˈfɛk tɪd /




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“In China and the U.S., the total market declines also affected our deliveries.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

“Those who are most affected are our children,” said the woman, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because of her immigration status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

“In short, once that spread peaks, it typically signals the end of the price spike in Brent oil, which is more affected than WTI.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

In 2017/18, only 6% of girls affected by absenteeism were severely absent.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Every business, whether I thought they’d be affected or not, got a call.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry




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