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Adjective
His theories have become more influential in recent years.
My parents have been the most influential people in my life.
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Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Debates can be one of the most important and influential pieces to our democracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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Adjective
There was one more thing, Kang, one of the sport’s most influential coaches and a current member of the U.S. Olympic team staff, told the swimmers that day.
—Scott M. Reid, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Debates can be one of the most important and influential pieces to our democracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 17 May 2024
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“Influential.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/influential. Accessed 22 May. 2024.
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