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influence

[in-floo-uhns] / ˈɪn flu əns /




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What are other ways to say influence? Influence is a personal and unofficial power derived from deference of others to one's character, ability, or station; it may be exerted unconsciously or may operate through persuasion: to have influence over one's friends. Authority is a power or right, usually because of rank or office, to issue commands and to punish for violations: to have authority over subordinates. Control is either power or influence applied to the complete and successful direction or manipulation of persons or things: to be in control of a project. 

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BlackCore described itself as an "elite influence, cyber, and technology company built for the modern sera of information warfare".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Researchers wanted to determine whether strength training alone, or combined with aerobic exercise, could influence those risks.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

A handful of works by modern and contemporary artists make their case for a broader influence emanating from our two main subjects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Freeman describes Lilley as a friend, and an anonymous email sent to City Council in 2024 complained their socializing “could be perceived as exerting undue influence or favoritism.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

An Indian text written the same year that Rome fell—476 AD—shows the influence of Greek, Egyptian, and Babylonian mathematics, brought by Alexander as he penetrated Indian lands.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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