influence
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"Fuelled by unusually warm ocean waters in the tropical Pacific, El Nino conditions are developing and are set to influence global temperature and rainfall patterns," the United Nations' WMO weather and climate agency said.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
According to Ruiz, the findings add to growing evidence that biological sex can influence the metabolic pathways involved in cancer development and deserve further investigation.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
Although FIFA, global soccer’s governing body and the organizer of the World Cup, is not a party in the labor talks, its influence looms large in the effort to get a deal, Petersen said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Bhatia said India has three broad interests in Myanmar: stability along its north-eastern frontier, the success of its Act East policy and managing the strategic implications of China's growing influence in the country.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
As all of these financial shenanigans were happening—offers, discussions, negotiations, acceptances, and then rejections—Bobby was going his own way but under the influence and guidance of the Church.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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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