have influence
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“Night Nurse” is more about the microcosm of this sleepy retirement community — where money and power still have influence, despite their stasis — than it is the outcome of Eleni and Douglas’ affair.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
On the one hand, European governments may have more to gain by staying on Trump’s good side and trying to have influence over Washington, said Mujtaba Rahman, head of Europe for Eurasia, a risk-analysis firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
"Does this deal ensure China does not have influence over the algorithm? Can the parties involved assure Americans their data is secure?" he said in a statement.
From BBC ● Jan. 23, 2026
Its deeply reported stories have influence in an age when other mainstream news outlets’ clout has diminished in a fragmented media landscape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 25, 2025
But he assured them they could have influence.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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