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.
Used to describe an action that will be fully completed or achieved by a specific point in the future.
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The fact the hosts had wasted an optimistic lbw review moments earlier will have influenced their decision not to challenge the decision.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2022