Her decision to stay was due in a large part to their influence.
"And I think changes of this kind leave them concerned about what would happen to their influence."
As an example, he pointed to the influence of oil and gas money in the Bush administration.
Work relevant to social influence in groups has a long history.
On the other hand he was very open to Arabic influence.
To his influence during these years I owe a great deal, especially in physical development.
If people look forward to a meeting because of the atmosphere which you help create it will add to your personal influence.
The other is to adjust in one way or another to Western influence.
In the 18th century the empire was opened to Western influence.
Opponents said the move would have led to increased influence over the party by special interest groups.