influence
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The object’s classification as a sednoid also means the gravitational influence of Neptune has little to no effect on it.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
While Beijing holds roughly half of global rare-earth reserves, it controls more than 90% of processing and magnet production, giving it a dominating influence over global supply chains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Some analysts say the summit could be Xi's way of countering Russia's growing influence over North Korea, but DePaul's Ku noted that "overall, Moscow is not a major power like China".
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Anthropic and OpenAI will join SpaceX at the US mega-corp top table – exerting hitherto unseen power and influence across the globe and unprecedented dominion over its citizens if its champions are to be believed.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Over time, however, Spain’s collective power, influence, and force supplanted many of the local spiritual traditions, which were transformed to the Spaniards’ liking.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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