affecting
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The decline is “not perfectly even, but broad,” affecting journalism, politics and business, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Moreover, the review addresses the issue of nutrient absorption interference, specifically with non-heme iron and calcium, potentially affecting people on vegetarian diets or those with specific nutritional needs.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The administrators said the company had faced "a sustained period of pressure" on its cashflow after "continued delays to the UK defence investment plan, combined with geopolitical factors affecting sources of funding".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Fundamentally, the city remains in the grips of a housing crisis affecting all of California.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
“That it seems to be affecting people differently?”Trina asked.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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