1
as in influenced
to act upon (a person or a person's feelings) so as to cause a response
the pressure of final exams is beginning to tell on the students in the dorm
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as in talked
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities
detectives convinced the perpetrators in custody to tell on their associates
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The beverage likely came from Jamaica, influenced by the island’s rum production.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026 -
The way light is influenced doesn't just allow objects to be seen at great distances via light amplification, but also tells scientists a great deal about the way mass is distributed within the lensing system itself.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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Bennett talked to The Hollywood Reporter about the partnerships push, why content deals help Prime Video and its partners, and what lies ahead.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Jan. 2026
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Both head coach Kevin O'Connell and general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talked Tuesday about fomenting competition in the quarterback room this offseason.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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The study by Diversified Energy Specialists predicts that smaller fuel dealers will be negatively affected by the policy more than larger companies.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, districts on the Eastern Plains are affected by the struggling agriculture industry, as well as by the culture wars that emerged during the pandemic and have driven families to homeschool their kids or put them in online schools, Reeves said.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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She was impressed by his commitment and the 14-year quest of he and partner Matt Dallas (who also stars in the film) to make the film.—
Liz McNeil,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Like Sheaf and James, Dobson has impressed hugely this season.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Zach Shemper, the congregation’s president, told CNN Monday law enforcement informed him the suspect in the arson attack posted antisemitic comments online.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
13 Jan. 2026
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Authorities informed the school that Garciamorales confessed to that specific incident, as well as several additional rock-throwing incidents in the area, the school said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety is also encouraging impacted customers to contact them by submitting a complaint online or calling 303-866-4967.—
Austen Erblat,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Consumers who have been impacted are encouraged to contact their point of sale to start a reimbursement process.—
Jessica Alvarado Gamez,
Denver Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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Both stocks touched fresh 52-week highs.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The victim told police that Magee touched her as the two slept on an air mattress.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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He was struck three times, suffering a broken clavicle.—
Tom Olsen,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
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Chinnawong added that those who were killed were in two of the three carriages struck by the crane.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Told (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20%28on%29. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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