be influenced

Example Sentences

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A free spirit, he never studied art formally because he did not want his work to be influenced by the opinions of professors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Officials have indicated that the pace of easing will be influenced by the conflict External link.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

Thousands of other cases similar to Kaley's currently working their way through the US court system will inevitably be influenced by the outcome of this first trial.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

They can be influenced by a variety of things — such as the outlook for the U.S. economy and inflation, expectations for the path of interest rates, and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

When it was her turn to give an account of recent months, it was impossible not to be influenced by Leon’s tone, though her version of it came through, helplessly, as mockery.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan