be affected
Example Sentences
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Older adults can still be affected by meningitis, particularly if they have weakened immune systems.
From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026
In a statement, the district said that if a resident saw ash or smelled smoke, they might be affected by fine particulate matter pollution.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
In 2010, the SEC suggested companies disclose how they could be affected by climate change.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
And if growing excitement doesn’t qualify as an investment, investors should at least know who could be affected by the SpaceX halo effect.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
In the endless deliberations over desegregation, the board spent more time worrying about how the high school athletic programs might be affected than how the curriculum might be affected.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
