affected

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Last quarter, executives indicated that results in the company’s second fiscal quarter could be affected, in part, by “international visitation headwinds,” a nod to the lower number of foreign visitors now traveling to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But many more commodities are affected than during the first Gulf War, the Iranian Revolution or the Arab Oil Embargo, all three of which depressed the global economy.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

"The costs of the products that we are making are being very greatly affected," the 42-year-old said, listing plastic, copper for the vacuum's motor and raw materials in its power cords.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The Electoral Commission said affected voters should follow Cardiff Council's advice, adding that it was working to establish whether any other council areas were affected by postal vote delays.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

The more I listened to Bunny, however, the more apparent it became that there was no affected laughter, no anxiety to please.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt