affect

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It applies to all age groups above the entry‑level Under‑nines, although it will not affect overseas recruitment.

From BBC

He added they had taken "swift action" to restore the service, and were committed to doing everything "to support those affected" and make sure their services "continue to merit the trust placed in them".

From BBC

The latest incident near what is usually the world's busiest airport for international travel affected a fuel tank, the Dubai media office said, later adding that authorities had contained the fire and reporting no injuries.

From Barron's

“Hopefully China, France, Japan, South Korea, the U.K., and others that are affected by this artificial constraint, will send ships to the area,” he said.

From Barron's

Anxiety affects millions of people around the world.

From Science Daily