sphere of influence

noun phrase

: a territorial area within which the political influence or the interests of one nation are held to be more or less paramount

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The big picture: Many of the minerals essential to EV battery chemistries are primarily mined and processed in China, or by companies within China's sphere of influence. Joann Muller, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 In a people-intensive business, key company executives enjoy a very strong sphere of influence. Arnav Sharma, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 There are no terms to be agreed on, no spheres of influence to be divvied between them. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 16 June 2024 Focus individuals on timely data and their sphere of influence. Chris Ortbals, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sphere of influence 

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sphere of influence was in 1885

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“Sphere of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sphere%20of%20influence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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