influences

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Brontë subjects her characters to the competing influences of the two houses; those who venture too close to the Heights—such as Catherine’s daughter, years later—get sucked into the abject darkness within.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Western symphonic influences were rarely woven into the mainstream soundtrack.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Although previous research has linked high-fat diets to a greater risk of PDAC, scientists have struggled to identify exactly how dietary fat influences the disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

“I hated discussing ideas with investors,” he said, “because I then become a Defender of the Idea, and that influences your thought process.”

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis