influence
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Example Sentences
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Aside from the mentality aspect, the player's influence at Old Trafford should extend far longer than his physical presence.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
"So we wanted to understand what happens in the brain after exercise and how those changes influence the effects of exercise."
From Science Daily • May 16, 2026
I am a firm believer that players control or help influence their destiny.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The fund’s sole trustee is Bill Gates, who has influence over investment decisions, though it’s managed by Cascade Asset Management.
From Barron's • May 15, 2026
“Your environment has a lot to do with who you are. So does luck! But it’s amazing what a strong influence DNA has despite other factors.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
Vocabulary lists containing influence
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The Watsons Go to Birmingham
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TEKS ELAR Academic Vocabulary List (5th-7th grades)
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