bad influence
Example Sentences
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Describing a bad influence in his love life through a pop-infused corrido, “La Diabla” is ultimately what cemented him as a rising música Mexicana star.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025
You’re an adult and your desire to wear normal adult clothing and makeup is you being a normal 20-year-old, not you being a bad influence.
From Slate • Oct. 5, 2023
King Charles III's university halls of residence neighbour in the 1960s said a letter was written about him saying he was a bad influence on the prince.
From BBC • Sep. 17, 2022
"It felt like my identity was seen as dangerous because of the banning of a story like that. What about my story? Am I seen as a bad influence?"
From Salon • Mar. 9, 2022
Ayesha’s parents are trying to keep her away from me, afraid of my bad influence, but Ayesha ignores them.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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