be influenced

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No, but it may be influenced by abandoned buildings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

This unusual setup allows the atom to be influenced by the waves it produces.

From Science Daily • Apr. 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

The company’s increased capital expenditure may be influenced by a U.S.-Taiwan trade deal requiring $250 billion in U.S. semiconductor investment.

From Barron's • Jan. 16, 2026

The consciousness of the masses needs only to be influenced in a negative way.

From "1984" by George Orwell