- present participle of influence.
influencing
Example Sentences
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Factors that shape cognitive abilities during childhood and adolescence may have lasting effects that extend into adulthood, potentially influencing education and working life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 17, 2026
Energy markets and oil prices also play an important role in influencing the COLA.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
The lawsuit accused the city’s Rent Guidelines Board of using a “sham process” before voting in June and Mamdani of influencing the outcome.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A London Gatwick spokesperson said drop-off charges were aimed at disincentivising 'kiss and fly' trips and data indicated it was "influencing passengers to seek alternative options".
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
She doesn’t know a thing about me, yet she wants to use one song to make me into the big bad villain who is influencing her precious son.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
