affected
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The group of 11 show contestants will be raising money for The Christie Charity - supporting those affected by cancer.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
"Given the uncertainties and severity of the illness, there is concern about the scale of transmission in affected communities," the WHO said Friday as it prepared to airlift five tonnes of material including infection prevention gear from Kinshasa.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
“When polling places or precincts are changed, more effort should be made to reach affected voters, not less,” the coalition wrote.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
“Poisonous mushrooms can look and taste similar to safe mushrooms, and even experienced mushroom hunters have been affected by this outbreak.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
“It is not unusual for sensitive people to be affected by such events.”
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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The Catcher in the Rye
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