Definitions

sphere of influence

NOUN

geographical area of influence

Synonyms

WEAK

ambit bailiwick mandate mandated territory niche orbit power base territory

Example Sentences

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But while ties date back to the Cold War, Angola has been gradually drifting away from Russia's sphere of influence.

From BBC

Across Iran’s sphere of influence Christian communities have experienced demographic collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal

"In a world of competing spheres of influence, EU membership offers an anchor into a bloc grounded in values, prosperity and security."

From Barron's

They said the world appeared to be splitting into spheres of influence, forcing business leaders to think about government relations—and risks to their operations—in an entirely new, transactional way.

From The Wall Street Journal

And the Southeastern Conference has expanded its sphere of influence to include Austin, Texas, and Norman, Okla.

From The Wall Street Journal