Because of its size and influence with suppliers and buyers, Wal-Mart's policies often receive wide public attention.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

Then,in Zaire, he quickly used his connections and influence with the government.

VOA: special.2009.02.23

Kevin's mother thinks the robot has had a calming influence, helping her son get along better with his friends.

VOA: special.2009.12.17

But an organization based in California is working with coaches to help influence boys to show more respect toward girls and women.

VOA: special.2010.07.15

It might also interfere with sleep, he says, and that could have an influence.

VOA: special.2009.03.10

It might also interfere with sleep,he says, and that could have an influence.

VOA: special.2009.02.11

China's influence in the world has increased with its fast-growing economy.

VOA: special.2010.01.15

Walsh says you can see the Hawaiian influence throughout Barack Obama's life, starting with his stint as a community organizer in Chicago.

VOA: standard.2010.01.16

French President Nicholas Sarkozy urged Mr.Assad, during a conference in France last July, to use his influence to help resolve Iran's nuclear standoff with the West.

VOA: standard.2009.03.18

Qatar has tried to exert its influence as a bridge with non-Arab Iran.

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

The 58-year-old Ghimpu and his pro-Western coalition, dubbed the 'Alliance for European Integration', seek closer ties with the European Union and want to take the former Soviet republic out of Russia's sphere of influence.

VOA: standard.2009.08.29

Poland and other former Soviet satellite states say however that the invasion came after Soviet Union leader Josef Stalin reached an agreement with Germany that included dividing eastern Europe into spheres of influence.

VOA: standard.2009.09.01

ASEAN is expected to push Burma on reforms amid recent moves by several countries, including the United States, to re-engage with Burma's military government, while at the same time maintaining economic sanctions to influence the regime to end rights abuses.

VOA: standard.2009.10.09