influence
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Whether the World Cup can actually influence the world's major economic conflict, who knows.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
A handful of works by modern and contemporary artists make their case for a broader influence emanating from our two main subjects.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Freeman describes Lilley as a friend, and an anonymous email sent to City Council in 2024 complained their socializing “could be perceived as exerting undue influence or favoritism.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Holidays, big storms, disasters, school breaks and changing seasons can all influence the numbers.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
As for the Incorrigibles’ desire to join in the knitting: at first Lady Constance protested, for she still held strong opinions about what a bad influence the wolf children would be on her own child.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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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