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Mr. Infantino said Monday that neither he nor Mr. Trump had influenced the disciplinary committee.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Rogan suggested earlier this week that he had influenced recent policy changes around psychedelics.

From Barron's Apr. 24, 2026

But a preliminary review of that process by the police watchdog found "confirmation bias" had influenced the controversial decision to bar travelling support from attending Villa Park.

From BBC Jan. 25, 2026

In a statement to The Times, a spokesman for the Mitte district office confirmed that it had held several discussions with Japanese officials, but denied that this had influenced its decision.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2024

After he had been diagnosed with cancer, a newspaper campaign calling for his release on humanitarian grounds had influenced the government.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela