She urged the movement to try to increase its influence on American political life.

VOA: special.2009.10.18

But he believes its influence on language is small.

VOA: special.2010.01.28

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

VOA: standard.2009.11.03

Zbigniew Lewicki, a specialist in American studies at the University of Warsaw, told the Polish Radio External Service that there is also concern about Russia's perceived attempts to increase its influence in former Soviet satellite states, including Poland.

VOA: standard.2009.09.17

Barack Obama has spoken repeatedly of Lincoln's influence in making it possible for the country to have its first African-American president.

VOA: special.2009.02.09

But he and others say Motown will always be remembered for its historic influence on American popular music.

VOA: special.2009.05.11

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

VOA: special.2009.07.17

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

VOA: special.2010.01.15