affected
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People who had the skills and aptitudes to adapt to those forces did very well, and people who were affected more adversely did not.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The model - which is made from recycled cardboard - depicts the businesses that were affected by the blaze.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The most common side effect is a prominent skin rash, which affected more than 86% of patients in the study.
From Science Daily • Jun. 4, 2026
“Our thoughts are with the individuals affected and as soon as we have more details we will share that with you.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
She’s way shorter than I am, but I suddenly feel very small next to this lady who just shot a cow and doesn’t seem affected by it.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
Vocabulary lists containing affected
The Catcher in the Rye
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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The Words of Nick Carraway
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