be influenced

Example Sentences

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Prof Knight is investigating whether factors like age, obesity and pre-existing medical conditions are contributing to the increase - but she says NHS staff and mothers may also be influenced by high-profile maternity scandals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Some campaign finance advocates are concerned that voters could increasingly be influenced by social media posts that they don’t know are sponsored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 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

He didn’t want me to be influenced by anything he might say about the proposal.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove