influential
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The most influential research was from Jagadeesh and Titman, two finance professors at UCLA’s Anderson School of Management, in1993, but earlier papers date back at least to the 1960s.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Although not from the city, Geordies claim Keegan as one of their own thanks to the influential stints he had as both player and manager.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
The historic Connecticut property, which dates back to 1812, was visited by influential figures like Ronald Reagan, Henry Kissinger and Sylvia Plath.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
In June, Time magazine released its inaugural issue highlighting the 100 most influential people in sports, with James on the cover as “athlete of the century.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Working behind the scenes, a group of influential political figures had found an appropriate concert space for Anderson.
From "The Voice That Challenged a Nation: Marian Anderson and the Struggle for Equal Rights" by Russell Freedman
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