Its influence was one of the powers which now helped me to shape my thoughts.

According to the theory, ritual actions shape an actor's thoughts.

John's views, of course, prevailed, and have shaped Christian thought ever since.

His theology, nonetheless, was to have a major influence upon atonement thinking, and helped to shape modern thought.

He closed his eyes and shaped his thoughts into a probe.

"It was my first language," she said, and it has shaped her thoughts.

Mrs. Hawthorne talked slowly, using the words to shape her thoughts.

Eduin gathered himself, shaping his thoughts into a spear point.

So at least I felt the thing, however I shaped my thoughts.

These years were crucial to shaping his thoughts.