affected
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The MIB said someone in the UK was affected by uninsured or hit-and-run drivers every 20 minutes, with one person each day suffering life-altering injuries.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
The crunch has already affected PC and smartphone sales this year, according to IDC.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
Of the people experiencing homelessness in the affected communities who were surveyed in the study, more than three-quarters reported injuries or other major disruptions to their lives because of the fires.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The issue is especially pressing in Los Angeles, where an estimated 30-40% of residents are affected by fatty liver disease, with even higher rates in Latino communities.
From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2026
His physical disabilities alone would have ensured his dependent role; for his skin was unable to stand the sun, and the light affected his eyes.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
Vocabulary lists containing affected
The Catcher in the Rye
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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