Example Sentences

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In other words, some other form of matter besides what we could observe was influencing their gravitational pull.

From Salon • Dec. 26, 2024

Instead, the real change he brought about was influencing and emboldening a new generation of ambitious politicians in the wider European political arena.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2023

The most recent survey, conducted from Sept. 14 to 26 and including responses from about 51,000 households, tried to drill in more deeply on how inflation was influencing the public's mood and behavior.

From Reuters • Oct. 5, 2022

Doug McMillon, Walmart’s chief executive, said the company was adjusting to how inflation was influencing the choices shoppers were making.

From New York Times • Aug. 17, 2022

He was glad she was pleased, and he was flattered that he was influencing her.

From Evelyn Innes by Moore, George (George Augustus)