affected
Example Sentences
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“We ask the community to keep those affected in their prayers.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Amid the violence, some 4,300 people have been exposed to Bundibugyo in three affected provinces, Congo’s Health Ministry said Wednesday.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Restaurant prices, which are also affected by rising fuel costs, are up 3.8% from last year, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
It is thought more than 9,000 people in Northern Ireland will be affected by the ruling, and any potential action by the health minister.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
She’s way shorter than I am, but I suddenly feel very small next to this lady who just shot a cow and doesn’t seem affected by it.
From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya
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The Catcher in the Rye
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