influence
Usage
Example Sentences
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El Nino can weaken consistent trade winds that blow east to west across the tropical Pacific, influencing weather by affecting the movement of warm water across this vast ocean.
From Barron's
For years, Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein sealed off Iranian influence in his country, viewing Tehran as a threat.
From Los Angeles Times
As political parties gear up for the election, a poll for the BBC has examined the issues which will influence how people plan to cast their votes.
From BBC
He was a calming influence and read the game so well.
From BBC
What comes next, however, is unclear, and could influence what kinds of weapons are need in the future, according to Capital Alpha Partners’ Byron Callan.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
