influence
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China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea's nuclear ambitions.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Some analysts say the summit could be Xi's way of countering Russia's growing influence over North Korea, but DePaul's Ku stressed that "overall, Moscow is not a major power like China".
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Khichuri was so beloved that its influence later transcended geographical boundaries and cultures.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
Instead, researchers report that Polygonum multiflorum may influence several processes involved in hair loss and regrowth at the same time.
From Science Daily • Jun. 7, 2026
Ellsberg admired President Harry Truman’s response—a commitment to supporting democracies and containing Soviet influence from spreading further.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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