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

But what it's really after, said Mr Stearns, is "to maintain a sphere of influence in the eastern DR Congo".

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2025

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