influence
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The survey adds that the actual work generated depends largely on a state's administrative capacity: states with trained staff can process requests on time, directly influencing how much employment is provided.
From BBC
One crucial group is a collection of social media stars and podcasters who stand mostly outside traditional Republican circles but have clout and influence online.
From BBC
Mr. Puryear’s ambitious works incorporate African, Minimalist and modernist influences, not to mention woodworking, shipbuilding and basket weaving.
The outcome of the Sun trial underscores the challenges in prosecuting Chinese influence in the U.S.
But there is no doubt that the film’s visual style offers an alternative view of L.A. that has influenced a generation of filmmakers.
From Los Angeles Times
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