affected
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Women not only face higher rates of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, but new research suggests they may also be more strongly affected by several common risk factors linked to cognitive decline.
From Science Daily • May 20, 2026
One of those affected is Catriona Ball, whose husband Lewis died in 2024, weeks after he quit a job he believed had been making him ill.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
In addition to recounting an exciting and at times almost unbelievably dramatic story, the author helps readers appreciate how Western visitors affected the delicate balance of power among indigenous cultures—sometimes forcefully, but often unwittingly.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
No one should panic at this stage, since containing both outbreaks is a top priority for affected governments and health agencies.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Emma longed to know what Frank’s first opinion of Mrs. Elton might be; how he was affected by the studied elegance of her dress, and her smiles of graciousness.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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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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