sphere of influence
Example Sentences
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Moscow has reacted sharply to the prospect of losing another ally in what it sees as its sphere of influence.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
And the Southeastern Conference has expanded its sphere of influence to include Austin, Texas, and Norman, Okla.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
The Monroe Doctrine dates back to the U.S. president in 1823 who articulated his opposition to further European colonization of Latin America which he asserted would henceforth be a U.S. sphere of influence.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025
It must therefore seek to survive within the de facto sphere of influence of its hostile neighbor.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2025
Then, from all corners of Hrothgar’s sphere of influence and from towns beyond—the vassals’ vassals—an army began to form.
From "Grendel" by John Gardner
