be influenced

Example Sentences

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A free spirit, he never studied art formally because he did not want his work to be influenced by the opinions of professors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Officials have indicated that the pace of easing will be influenced by the conflict External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

The study is cross-sectional, which means it cannot determine cause and effect and may be influenced by confounding factors or reverse causation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

Thousands of other cases similar to Kaley's currently working their way through the US court system will inevitably be influenced by the outcome of this first trial.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

“I try to approach each child with an open mind and not be influenced by other teachers. All the records are in a box someplace.”

From "Out of My Mind" by Sharon M. Draper