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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Each of us has a voice, a sphere of influence, a vote, and actionable steps—each of us can play a part in the treatment plan.
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2022 Russia intended to remove the government in Kyiv and replace it with a friendly proxy, turning the country away from the West and incorporating it into a Russian sphere of influence.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
His presidential term was marked by widespread instability in U.S. spheres of influence as the administration sought to extinguish fires in multiple geopolitical theaters, ranging from East Asia to the Middle East.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
An 'empowering, exciting and friendly' sphere of influence Paisley's return highlights a moment of referendum on the value of country's roots.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
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John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
In 2022 Russia intended to remove the government in Kyiv and replace it with a friendly proxy, turning the country away from the West and incorporating it into a Russian sphere of influence.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 23 Jan. 2025
His presidential term was marked by widespread instability in U.S. spheres of influence as the administration sought to extinguish fires in multiple geopolitical theaters, ranging from East Asia to the Middle East.
—Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Jan. 2025
An 'empowering, exciting and friendly' sphere of influence Paisley's return highlights a moment of referendum on the value of country's roots.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Sphere of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sphere%20of%20influence. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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