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affected

[uh-fek-tid] / əˈfɛk tɪd /




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The company warned its sales could be affected by rising gasoline prices and lower-income consumers further tightening their belts and eating out less.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It now means many large cruise ships can dock in the Granite City, but the port has still been affected by the fall in oil and gas activity.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Almost half of the 38 affected companies said they had tried to find alternative suppliers but failed.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Federal officials said they are still working to understand exactly how the fire might have affected the species, as well as the landscape, cultural sites, restoration projects and visitor resources.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This book tells the story of how these three revolutions have affected humans and their fellow organisms.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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