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They must not be afflicted with human flaws.

From Washington Post ● Jun. 7, 2022

I chose Alzheimer’s disease, not knowing that one day my father would be afflicted with it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2021

There’s a chance one or both of these individuals may be afflicted with a mental health issue.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2021

Morozov didn’t appear to be afflicted with “nerd tunnel vision,” but a lot of other people were.

From The Verge ● Sep. 19, 2019

We found nice billets awaiting us in this pleasant French village, which was too far from the enemy to be afflicted with shell fire.

From Q.6.a and Other places Recollections of 1916, 1917 and 1918 by Francis Buckley


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