as in influences
the power to direct the thinking or behavior of others usually indirectly her years of experience with the federal regulatory agency gives her a tremendous in as a lobbyist for the nuclear power industry
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Recent Examples of ins Peter Kroehler learned the ins-and-outs of the furniture business through Long’s workshop, eventually launching his own company. —
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now). —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said. —Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 The be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place. —Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026 But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026 Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available through Resy. —Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 18 Apr. 2026 When whites are nearly set, start stirring the yolks into the whites with a spatula or wooden spoon (if adding stir-ins, add them now). —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 The decision will discourage move-ins and tempt residents to hike more than a mile to a regular RTD bus stop, which can be risky, especially in severe weather, BHA executive director Kristin Hyser said. —Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026 But after entering the 2021 and 2022 play-in tourneys as the East’s 10th-place team, Charlotte was eliminated in the first game of both play-ins. —Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2026 The be-ins, the marches, and the riots had mostly subsided, leaving a strange quiet in their place. —Andrew Durbin, Vulture, 13 Apr. 2026 But across the board, Marjan says, temporary options like clip-ins can be worn with all hair types. —Hunter Lacey, Allure, 9 Apr. 2026 Plus, five-year price guarantee locks talk/text/data rates (taxes/fees aside), and easy switch with port-ins, keeps everything seamless. —Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Apr. 2026 Walk-ins are welcome, reservations are available through Resy. —Ana Khan, Houston Chronicle, 3 Apr. 2026
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influences
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Your life story, your influences, that's unique.— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 11 Apr. 2026
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May 21 – June 20 Fresh influences could be arriving from your wider circles.— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
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