affected

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Earlier this week British government officials said they had ruled out introducing temperature checks at UK airports for flights arriving from affected regions because of their limited effectiveness.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Researchers wanted to determine whether the same genetic changes also affected GLP-1, a hormone released from the gut that helps control blood sugar after eating by stimulating insulin production, slowing stomach emptying, and reducing appetite.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Roberts also said he didn’t believe the blister affected Ohtani’s command last week, when he threw six hitless innings against the Rockies but issued four walks and hit a batter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

ITF figures show 2025 was the worst year on record for abandonment, affecting 6,233 seafarers on 410 ships, with Indian nationals most affected.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

At Hampden she was thought something of a beauty but I loathed her lolloping, spaniel-like walk and her little-girl voice—very affected, it seemed to me—which degenerated frequently into a whine.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt