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

A decision on Rew and the rest of the England squad will be influenced by the new selector, a role for which applications closed on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

“Don’t you think I can read Trotsky and not be influenced to follow him?”

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright