as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly
her years of experience with the federal regulatory agency gives her a tremendous in as a lobbyist for the nuclear power industry
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Recent Examples of ins
The mix-ins were generous, with plenty of crunchy Butterfinger pieces in every bite, which gave the scoop a nice balance between creamy and crisp texture.
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Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company.
—Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026
When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now).
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
The be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place.
—Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026
But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types.
—Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026
Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ins
influences
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On Witness And Respair by Jesmyn Ward Jesmyn Ward reflects on over a decade of life and writing, exploring her upbringing in rural Mississippi, literary influences, and personal tragedies with hauntingly lyrical prose.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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Llobet draws from a wide range of influences, from flamenco to folk music, but their songs remain centered on complicated emotions and grim imagery.—
Colin Joyce,
Pitchfork,
1 May 2026
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