influences

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Jake’s his own person, he’s got his own influences, and we just kind of stick with that idea.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Western symphonic influences were rarely woven into the mainstream soundtrack.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

The country’s intelligence agency blamed anti-China influences from abroad for stoking youth disillusionment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The research team is continuing to explore other influences on thymic health.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

My brother got in big trouble, and my sister was given a “serious talk” by my parents about bad influences.

From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky