influence
noun
the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.
had influenced
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past perfectof influence.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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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
Back in Spain, Tania Esparza says Carmona's earlier work in this field had influenced her decision to have a child.
From BBC ● Mar. 4, 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
