Example Sentences
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It was a personal matter that never came up in class, but almost certainly influenced her passion for her work and her teaching.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Among some 7,000 estranged parents surveyed in April a third believed their adult child’s therapist had influenced or recommended the decision to end the relationship.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Among the musicians he influenced was Lynval Golding, one of the founders of The Specials.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
The marine heat wave isn’t even being influenced by El Niño at this time; El Niño’s effects will only begin to be seen in coastal ocean temperatures starting in the fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Finally, their priorities are heavily influenced by the relative values they attach to different lifestyles—just as we can see today.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
