sphere of influence

Mercenary groups from Russia have supported Col Goïta's government since French and UN troops left, and further dependence could draw Mali further into Moscow's sphere of influence, potentially alienating Western aid and investment.

Campaign University’s goal is to bring Jesus into “every sphere of influence and every mountain,” Joshua Moore, another course instructor, says in the course’s second lesson.

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

The BBC has found evidence to suggest the Kremlin is working to expand its sphere of influence in Africa.

The Monroe Doctrine dates back to the U.S. president in 1823 who articulated his opposition to further European colonization of Latin America which he asserted would henceforth be a U.S. sphere of influence.