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Adjective
His theories have become more influential in recent years.
My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Loomer, who has emerged as one of the most influential pro-Trump voices, said the president also asked her how the Iran strikes were going over with his supporters.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
On the right, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist influential in MAGA circles, captured the mood from the base.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Adjective
That demand has triggered delicate internal maneuvering within the government as officials attempt to identify potential replacements who could be acceptable both to Washington and to influential factions within Venezuela’s armed forces.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2026
Loomer, who has emerged as one of the most influential pro-Trump voices, said the president also asked her how the Iran strikes were going over with his supporters.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
In 1938 the area was once again declared a Game Reserve, with British conservationist Norman Carr influential in its establishment.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
On the right, Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist influential in MAGA circles, captured the mood from the base.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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