Both wanted to extend their influence in the same region.

He wanted to extend French influence to the north, south and west.

Its members have extended their influence to cities in the southern region of California.

And religious organizations want to extend their influence beyond weekly services.

Since then, he has struggled to extend his influence beyond Gaza.

Farouk then extended his influence to all the population on Earth.

According to the military, the insurgency has extended its political influence into 62 of the nation's 73 provinces.

Football's governing body extends its influence with a successful nuclear test.

The club has extended its influence in the following 2010/2011 season to include a womans team.

That increased the reach of the journal, extending its influence to the masses also.