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afflicted

[uh-flik-tid] / əˈflɪk tɪd /
ADJECTIVE
distressed
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Antonelli took pole in China despite the same front wing problem as afflicted Russell.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The United States said it would not allow anyone afflicted with the virus to enter the country.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

“Because policymaking and decision-making in America are afflicted by a kind of institutional instability, we witness frequent changes in positions,” he said, according to state media.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

I hope you are not afflicted, as I am, with the urge to struggle more than necessary, but if you are, this recipe is for you.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Groaning, I held my hand to my afflicted head and squinted at my captor.

From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood




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