influence

In simple terms, it acts like a gravitational influence built into spacetime itself, one that can exist even in otherwise empty space.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 18, 2026

However, "the outstanding results are not likely to materially influence the overall result of that election", she said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026

Locatelli said one of the biggest differences between MasterChef in the UK and Italy was the range of influence on British plates.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

After the English took control of the colony in 1664, Dutch influence endured in the upper Hudson Valley, reflected in the colonists’ attitudes toward the region’s indigenous population.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

When the decisive vote came in April, Madison attributed his defeat to “the exertions and influence of Aristocracy, Anglicism, and mercantilism” led by “the Banks, the British Merchts., the insurance Comps.”

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis

While MasterChef Italia is deeply rooted in the country's own food traditions, he said the British version featured a much broader mix, including Indian, Japanese and Mexican influences.

From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026

Behind the move was a desire to explore new influences and expand her sound.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

“And I think that all of those influences came together to hopefully make something that feels like that now.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Still, the researchers adjusted their analysis for many possible influences.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 8, 2026

Father: “I don’t know where you picked up that slacker attitude, but you certainly didn’t learn it at home. Probably from the bad influences up here.”

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

There’s a culture at the time of lavish gift-giving to diplomats and foreign officials, and he’s just terrified that officers of the United States will be beholden and influenced by foreigners.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

Short-term government bond yields, which are heavily influenced by benchmark rate expectations, also dropped, and are sitting almost a quarter percentage point below last month’s high.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Hilton, Lohan and their ilk infiltrated these scenes as well, and to hear Willetts tell it, the music and imagery that came out of both influenced the nightlife aesthetics everywhere, especially in the U.K.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Surviving excerpts of the letter, preserved in the Vatican archives, point to a major political struggle in Rome that may have influenced the fate of England.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026

Roosevelt was also known as the guardian of America’s land—a cornerstone of his presidency that was influenced by his time spent in the Wild West.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple

Brands rushing to Reddit in the hopes of influencing AI outputs are colliding with the platform’s fiercely protective moderators, the WSJ Leadership Institute’s Katie Deighton reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Energy markets and oil prices also play an important role in influencing the COLA.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026

Another example of ancient wisdom influencing modern techniques can be found in the way Australia fights fire with fire.

From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026

All these paths to influencing the Constitution are vital to our ability to function as a self-governing republic of equal citizens.

From Slate ● Jul. 20, 2026

“And yet you’ve always said it is beneath the dignity of a Titan to fight a mere mortal. I wonder if your mortal host is influencing you, weakening your judgment.”

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan