He also became managing editor, which expanded his influence over the program.

VOA: special.2009.08.16

But nonetheless, Peter the Great creates this huge empire that will have over the long run, an enormous influence in European affairs.

即使如此,彼得大帝还是一手创造了,这个庞大的帝国,长远来看将对欧洲事务产生极大影响

耶鲁公开课 - 欧洲文明课程节选

In other words, we should not care what people say about us, but we should be prepared to develop qualities of self-containment, autonomy and independence from the influence that others can exercise over us.

换句话说，我们不应理会别人怎么说我们，而我们应准备好,发展自制的特质，自治与自主,排除他人,可能对我们的影响。

耶鲁公开课 - 政治哲学导论课程节选

Both Syria and Lebanon host and hold influence over armed Islamist groups that threaten the Jewish state.

VOA: standard.2009.06.09

"Neither monetary policy nor the financial system will be well served if our central bank is deprived from interest in and influence over - the structure and performance of the financial system."

VOA: standard.2010.03.17

Researchers in the United States say drinking a lot of alcohol over a short period may influence genes involved in bone formation.

VOA: special.2010.08.31

He served as prime minister during a rocky nine months in 2008, before being forced out of office over allegations that his aids tried to influence a court ruling on a banking sale.

VOA: standard.2009.11.25