affected
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During the inquiry, the director general of the policing watchdog admitted it had "let down" the affected families.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
"Many buildings were affected, but I cannot enumerate them now because we are busy with ongoing rescues."
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
The affected area is known as the PrK transfer tunnel.
From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026
Marcos also ordered the suspension of classes in affected areas after the quake, which coincided with the first day of the school year in the Philippines.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
I’ve been feeling so bad for myself lately, I never even realized how my leaving Iqra has affected Rabia.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
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The Catcher in the Rye
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