affecting
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Widespread blackouts and fuel shortages cause high prices for food and a lack of water, severely affecting daily life for Cubans.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Last year was the UK's warmest year on record, with drought and low water levels affecting much of the country.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Although Hektoria is relatively small compared to some of Antarctica's massive glaciers, scientists warn that similar processes affecting larger glaciers could have far greater consequences worldwide.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
I would read his autobiography all the time and his whole thing was affecting the music, affecting the listener, really approaching it to challenge the listener as well as challenging yourself.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“I only seek some wisdom for when I shall be married,” I said, affecting carelessness.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
Vocabulary lists containing affecting
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