affects

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"This level of rare and long-duration heat, with little or no overnight relief, affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," warned the National Weather Service.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

General Assembly on Tuesday agreed to limit refunds for four years to states that actually paid their obligations, meaning the change primarily affects the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

PMOS, which affects around one in eight women, used to be known as polycystic ovary syndrome but was renamed in May, external to better reflect the broad impact it can have across the body.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Rather, this case asks a much broader question that affects the entire music industry: Do contracts still matter after artist success arrives?”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

“Well, now we know the tackiness of your taste also affects your taste buds,” she said.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya