Example Sentences

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This is largely because exorcism as a modern practice has been shaped by evangelical influences: The overwhelming majority of exorcisms today are done by Pentecostals.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

The country’s intelligence agency blamed anti-China influences from abroad for stoking youth disillusionment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Policymakers closely monitor inflation expectations because, generally speaking, what people think will happen to prices in the future influences wage and price-setting behavior.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

If you were to ask Premier League managers who their biggest influences in football have been, the majority are likely to mention Pep Guardiola.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Father: “I don’t know where you picked up that slacker attitude, but you certainly didn’t learn it at home. Probably from the bad influences up here.”

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson