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affected

[uh-fek-tid] / əˈfɛk tɪd /




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It’s unclear whether these threats have affected the justices’ decisionmaking.

From Slate Jul. 15, 2026

Leisure visits by people crossing both sides of the border are also affected.

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

When a flights is cancelled or delayed, passengers affected have various rights – primarily a refund.

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

In France, automaker Renault has agreed with labor to mandate the reskilling of workers affected by automation.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

Socios en Salud continues to support nearly fifteen hundred MDR patients, as well as provide clinical, nutritional, and psychological support for more than a thousand people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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