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affecting

[uh-fek-ting] / əˈfɛk tɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
moving
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST
unaffecting


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Affecting at least 130,000 Americans, prurigo nodularis causes dozens of extremely itchy and disfiguring bumps, usually on the chest, arms, and legs.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2024

Affecting 10 million people, it was at the time believed to be the worst data breach in Australian history.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2023

Affecting between 3,000 and 6,000 people in the U.S. each year, this rare disease occurs when the immune system attacks itself, usually stemming from viral infections, respiratory illness or, in very rare cases, vaccinations.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2023

Affecting as it all is, some may find several moments uncomfortably candid.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 12, 2022

Affecting a slight indisposition, she could retire to her room in the evening, and then there would be abundant time to put her plan into execution.

From The Daltons, Volume I (of II) Or,Three Roads In Life by Lever, Charles James




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