influence
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Example Sentences
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The English jurist’s “History of the Pleas of the Crown,” published posthumously in 1736, influenced the development of common law in England, the British colonies and, eventually, the United States.
They said they had uncovered an extensive scheme to take kickbacks and influence state-owned companies including state nuclear energy firm Enerhoatom.
From BBC
Villa still sit third and their season has been a stunning success, but Kamara's influence is key and he is expected to return against Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
From BBC
"It has not influenced the relationship we have with this Test team whatsoever."
From BBC
"It's highly unlikely that they would be significantly influenced by North Korea's propaganda or anything like that."
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.