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

VOA: special.2009.07.17

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

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

VOA: special.2009.02.23

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