exert influence
Example Sentences
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“The allegations at the center of this case, that a foreign government sought to exert influence over a local elected official, are deeply troubling. We take them seriously.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Rarely if ever has a U.S. president been in such a position to exert influence over the global energy market.
From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026
In addition, military-tech-focused venture capital firms have hired at least 50 former Pentagon and military officials, all of whom can help them exert influence over both the Trump administration and Congress.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2025
Ilkay Gundogan, another 34-year-old and a previous pillar of Guardiola's great successes, no longer has the legs or energy to exert influence.
From BBC • Dec. 15, 2024
Now that Percy had taken away his chance at praetor, Octavian would be looking for other ways to exert influence.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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