influence
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“If he had to move down the table out of the chairman’s seat, he felt that there was enough respect for his views that he could still have some influence,” Woodward wrote.
Price’s defense attorney, Michael Schafler, has argued there is no evidence that Price knew of the conflicts, and claimed payments to Richardson had no influence on Price’s voting decisions.
From Los Angeles Times
"We know that unlike human drivers, automated vehicles don't get tired, don't get distracted and don't drive under the influence," she said.
From BBC
Executive Director Jed Hilly point to the Dirt Band as a groundbreaking influence.
From Los Angeles Times
This avoids assumptions, provides clarity and might even influence how some people proceed with ordering.
From MarketWatch
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