influence
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Example Sentences
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She was found guilty of influencing her aunt, Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, to secure a plot of land for her family in the outskirts of the capital Dhaka, a claim she strongly denies.
From BBC
“Placing assets in a properly structured trust can protect them from fraud and undue influence. In cases of diminished capacity, legal guardianship may be necessary to prevent financial abuse.”
From MarketWatch
First of all, leaders would have control and knowledge of the legislative agenda, not to mention influence on regulatory activity and federal procurement.
From MarketWatch
This has raised new scientific interest in understanding whether certain nutrients might influence the body's defense system.
From Science Daily
These younger consumers outperform in their social-media influence and tend to explore a wider range of brands.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
