sphere of influence
noun
any area in which one nation wields dominant power over another or others.
spheres of influence
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pluralof sphere of influence.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Set two years before the original film, “Alien: Earth” mostly unfolds on our home planet, which has been carved into five giant tech companies’ spheres of influence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
"In a world of competing spheres of influence, EU membership offers an anchor into a bloc grounded in values, prosperity and security."
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
They said the world appeared to be splitting into spheres of influence, forcing business leaders to think about government relations—and risks to their operations—in an entirely new, transactional way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 23, 2026
Careerists and others who are successful in those spheres of influence know what the rules are and adhere to them closely lest they be punished or perhaps even exiled.
From Salon ● Mar. 14, 2023
Maybe those two spheres of influence were more connected than Hazel had realized.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
