affecting

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Batygin and Brown argued that something with a large gravitational pull must be affecting their orbit, and proposed planet nine as a potential explanation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"Ragtime," which explores the social and economic upheavals affecting non-white people in early 20th century America, received four awards, including Best Revival of a Musical.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

South Africa has one of the highest rates of unemployment in the world at around 33% - mainly affecting young people.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Meliá said its decision to close 15 hotels was driven by circumstances beyond the firm’s control, noting that most were already closed “due to the energy challenges and the decline in demand” affecting the island.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

NM: You don’t agree that it would be irregular for a prime minister to ignore a letter raising vital issues affecting the vast majority of the citizens of that country?

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela