sphere of influence
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of sphere of influence
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The resulting maps traced gas motion deep within the black hole's sphere of influence.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 18, 2026
Moscow has reacted sharply to the prospect of losing another ally in what it sees as its sphere of influence.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
But while ties date back to the Cold War, Angola has been gradually drifting away from Russia's sphere of influence.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2026
And the Southeastern Conference has expanded its sphere of influence to include Austin, Texas, and Norman, Okla.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
She seized the opportunity to show off her wealth and gain a wider sphere of influence in the eastern provinces.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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