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influential

[in-floo-en-shuhl] / ˌɪn fluˈɛn ʃəl /


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Influential analysis has concluded that "breakthrough" Alzheimer's drugs are unlikely to benefit patients.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Influential L.A.-based individuals have encouraged Soon-Shiong to make the paper a nonprofit, along the lines of the Philadelphia Inquirer, which is run by the Lenfest Institute for Journalism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Barron’s has recognized Malik for many years as one of the 100 Most Influential Women on Wall Street.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Influential policing organizations such as the Police Executive Research Forum and the International Assn. of Chiefs of Police have recommended restrictions, which in the past have also been pushed by the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

I step past a few more magazine covers with headlines like “Supernatural Citizens of the Year” and “Ten Most Influential Members of the Supernatural World.”

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston




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