influences

Example Sentences

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El Nino -- a natural climate cycle phase -- influences global weather and increases the likelihood of drought, heavy rainfall and other climate extremes.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Reble emerged from that ecosystem, but also from a newer internet-shaped version of the city where local influences collided with global hip-hop and trap.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Video games like “Half-Life,” “Portal” and “Minecraft” were foundational influences for Parsons, who first started filming videos as a child using his parents’ tablets and cellphones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Ellerbroek believes that this market concentration is going to continue, which influences how he approaches his investing.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Finding a job allows a person to establish a positive role in the community, develop a healthy self-image, and keep a distance from negative influences and opportunities for illegal behavior.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander