So,smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger influence.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

But Vanderbilt did succeed in winning a great amount of power and influence.

VOA: special.2010.02.25

She said the United States is moving from mostly the direct exercise of power to what she called "a more sophisticated and difficult mix of indirect power and influence."

VOA: special.2010.05.29