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.
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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
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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
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“Sphere of influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sphere%20of%20influence. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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