influence
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Example Sentences
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To better understand how a localized tooth infection could influence the entire body, researchers reviewed findings from many different studies.
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
It wasn’t clear whether the Saudi or U.A.E. strikes did meaningful damage or had any lasting influence on Iran’s conduct in the war.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026
Gomberg and Hennessy said that they were driven to call attention to potential violations of the disclosure requirements because of their concern about the corrosive influence such paid content could have if left unchecked.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
The fund’s sole trustee is Bill Gates, who has influence over investment decisions, though it’s managed by Cascade Asset Management.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
As all of these financial shenanigans were happening—offers, discussions, negotiations, acceptances, and then rejections—Bobby was going his own way but under the influence and guidance of the Church.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing influence
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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