Friends of Katharine Graham said she would be remembered as a woman who had an important influence on events in the United States and the world.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

Ugandans mourned his death. He was an important influence in the community.

VOA: special.2009.01.27

He still is an important influence on rock and roll music.

VOA: special.2010.05.12

Missus Carson became the most important influence on Rachels life.

VOA: special.2010.03.14

He was an important influence in the community.

VOA: special.2011.05.31

They said a person rolled a big wheel if he was important and had influence.

VOA: special.2009.11.29

"And so our relationships can influence our health in a variety of ways that are all very important."

VOA: standard.2010.07.29

"I believe he has taken an important step forward today in curbing the influence of executive compensation on Wall Street, while still allowing these companies to succeed and prosper,"

VOA: standard.2009.10.22