Sentence examples for afflict not from inspiring English sources

Terrorism and laxity, it seems, afflict not only foreigners with different complexions and religions, but -- in exceptional cases -- perhaps also those with white lab coats and military haircuts.

Besides the ongoing medical problems faced by many former hostages, the deep psychological wounds afflict not only them and their loved ones, but also an entire community.

These studies have important implications, as they suggest that cellular senescence could afflict not only relatively few cells that have very short telomeres or activated oncogenes, but in principle any cell in the body (given appropriate and sufficient stresses as trigger).

I would point out that this malaise afflicts not only Thailand but most, if not all, countries.

This addiction afflicts not only consumers of our Mediathons but also those of us who write about them.

Harsh cold, heavy snow and freezing rain afflicted not only China's eastern and central regions, but also its south, which is usually spared winter's worst.

Mr. Harrington does this more successfully than Dr. Kolko, whose prose is afflicted not only with academic blight but also with creeping ideology.

The event will also educate visitors about arthritis, which afflicts not only millions of American adults, but more than 300,000 children as well.