influence
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And that backing can give them significantly more power and influence than a priest, typically a figure lower on the church’s organizational chart, would normally have.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Moscow has reacted sharply to the prospect of losing another ally in what it sees as its sphere of influence.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
This helps protect index funds from having an outsize influence on a stock that doesn’t have many shares to trade.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
They’re still going to want me to babysit every week because they think I’m such a good influence.
From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen
Vocabulary lists containing influence
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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