sphere of influence
Example Sentences
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And the Southeastern Conference has expanded its sphere of influence to include Austin, Texas, and Norman, Okla.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 8, 2025
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.
From MarketWatch • Oct. 30, 2025
It must therefore seek to survive within the de facto sphere of influence of its hostile neighbor.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2025
Paris, however, is right within Garten’s sphere of influence.
From Salon • Jul. 31, 2024
She seized the opportunity to show off her wealth and gain a wider sphere of influence in the eastern provinces.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
