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influential

[in-floo-en-shuhl] / ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /


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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

Saudi Arabia, by far the cartel's most influential member, "is going to do what it takes to stop anyone else from leaving," Falakshahi predicted.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

He transformed the sound of Tamil film music with Annakili in 1976 and has gone on to become one of India's most influential composers.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Kronecker, who was influential at Berlin, was likely to blame.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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