affected

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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

In the email sent to those affected, Carter said, after detecting the attack, the university "immediately took the affected systems offline to contain the incident and launched a comprehensive investigation".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The film, whose title means "I will return", tells the story of a romance that survives nearly eight decades, inspired by real-life accounts from families affected by the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.

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

However, keep in mind that a child’s vocal apparatus is still developing, and imitating adult singing with scoops, chest voice, or belting is affected singing and not natural.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin