Perhaps never have there been so many influential centers on so many contenders.

Soki-ji became the most influential center of the Dogen-school.

By the end of the 16th century, the abbey had emerged as one of the wealthiest landowners and most influential religious centres in Russia.

Perhaps never have so many influential centers played on so many commanding teams in one season.

Under his leadership the Institute became one of the largest and most influential centers for research on hearing worldwide.

Through Grant's efforts and influence, Queen's expanded from a small denominational college into a large and influential educational centre.

The association with the cult of Diana led to its development as an influential and affluent center of healing and medicine.

The city has grown to become an influential political and economical center for the country, with a dry port and excellent transport links.

In the 1960s, New York became the most influential international centre for the fine arts.

She transformed her court and its surrounding into the most influential cultural center of Germany.