influence
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Wiles, though, was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, and while she has remained in her role, her influence may not be quite as forceful as it once was.
From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026
Despite this, Traoré has gained a huge following across the continent for his pan-Africanist vision and criticism of Western influence.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
Alongside the experimental work, the researchers developed mathematical models to better understand how different factors influence frying.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
But their influence was mainly limited to Congress, the Legislature and local politics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Striving to be recognized as a world power as well as a European power, Germany sought to extend its influence in the few remaining areas of the world that were not under European rule.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
