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.
have been influencing
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present perfect progressiveof influence.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“Footnotes” does that, but it also shows other ways that the Era and Open the Circle have been influencing the footwork scene.
From New York Times ● Jun. 30, 2021
But the mega-success of Minecraft – based on building things out of blocks with different colours and properties – proves that Lego and video games have been influencing each other for at least a decade.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 12, 2018
His plays in turn helped create the world view of his audience, and have been influencing audiences around the world ever since.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2012
More generally, they have been influencing the way other countries view the U.S. as a world power.
From Time Magazine Archive
No doubt Caine and Bothwell have been influencing him.
From The Pirate of Panama A Tale of the Fight for Buried Treasure by William MacLeod Raine
