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influential

[in-floo-en-shuhl] / ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /


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There is one intriguing thread that leads to a largely invisible Fellowship leader said to be influential with Michigan Republicans and, allegedly, unnamed Democrats.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

With that backdrop, it’s worth turning our attention to two of South America’s most influential energy producers.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Equally important was Edmond de Rothschild’s wife, Adelheid, a far quieter but deeply influential figure who, Mr. McAuley tells us, “has almost vanished from the historical record.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Becerra quickly consolidated support from elected officials including Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and influential groups like Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California and the California Medical Assn.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A good case could be made that he was the most influential geologist of the twentieth century.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson




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