He entered Parliament in 1709 at a by-election for Wendover through the influence of his friend Richard Hampden.

I could read the influence of my friend in their quickened motions and cheerful faces.

When Alex is given the company truck, he mars his reputation via the influence of his friend Martínez.

Miller states that this is under the influence of his friend Dr. Kronski, and that the name change accompanied "other, more significant changes."

Under the influence of his friend, Fred Douglas, Lang took up painting.

In the end, due to the influence of his friend Wen Baoyu, he decided to take his family to live on other planet.

In this period he came under the influence of his friend and confidant Fliess, who recommended cocaine for the treatment of the so-called nasal reflex neurosis.

He developed a figurative style inspired by social themes, reflecting the influence of his friend Renato Guttuso.

In 1639 he was appointed professor of poetry at Königsberg through the influence of his friend Roberthin.

But the influence of his friend led him to automobile racing.