affected
Example Sentences
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A post-IPO decline in the stock directly affected Uber’s listing two months later.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Andrea added she could still smell smoke and see flames, but was not aware of any houses being directly affected.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus continued a visit to Ituri province on Sunday and has pledged support to local communities affected by the outbreak.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
When large numbers of proteins are affected, the resulting disruption, described as a "SNO-STORM," can interfere with normal cellular function.
From Science Daily • May 31, 2026
Some way it affected me much; I am crying when I think of him.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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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