affected
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One way in which consumers could be compensated is by businesses disbursing any funds recouped from Customs and Border Protection to those affected, though few have announced plans to do so.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
Still, Wheels Up faces challenges, one of which is the midweek travel slump that has long affected the private aviation industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
In 2025, greening affected a record 47.63 percent of orange trees in the Brazilian Citrus Belt, according to Fundecitrus; 100 million trees, of 209 million, are now infected.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
The government has announced that the affected loans will be repaid through the usual student finance route, and repayments on grants are paused until "at least" September.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026
“I am afraid, Mr. Darcy,” observed Miss Bingley, in a half whisper, “that this adventure has rather affected your admiration of her fine eyes.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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The Catcher in the Rye
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