affected
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Scientists in Australia trained sea lions and seals to respond to a hearing test for research into how the marine mammals are affected by human-made noise.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
The number of complaints received by the ICO would only be a small proportion of the totals affected, he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
If the situation gets to the point where their reproduction is affected, modeling has shown there’s “essentially a 100% chance of extinction” within 50 years, he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
That guidance may also affect the treatment of homeschoolers, whose participation is currently affected by how they’re defined in state law.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
“The desperation to find her affected his mind as he got older, and I believe it stayed with him until the very end.”
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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The Catcher in the Rye
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