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affected

[uh-fek-tid] / əˈfɛk tɪd /




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Prior to that, official information had been very scant, no doubt due to the fact that communication channels to some of the worst affected areas were down.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Particularly affected this year: international students who earned M.B.A.s in the hope of landing a job in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

MT: Speaking of being grimy — you were also really affected by Burning Man.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"This is not specific to France, similar communications have been sent to affected users in other EU markets," the company said Thursday, adding it had until June 30 to obtain the necessary authorisations.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

“Mademoiselle is charmante, tres jolie, is she not?” cried Hortense, clasping her hands in an affected rapture.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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