As capitalism and ideas of democracy burgeoned, so did the middle classes, which were increasing in numbers and influence.
As part of the resurgence of Māori culture, the traditional crafts of carving and weaving are now more widely practised and Māori artists are increasing in number and influence.
Their influence has been increasing in recent years, particularly since the government, in 2003, set up the China Bank Regulatory Commission to oversee banking industry.
This result goes beyond previous studies which have shown that repetitions of self-selected responses were increased in patients "off" medication, and influenced by dopamine therapy according to task demands (Rutledge et al. 2009; Hughes et al. 2010).
Evangelicals have long been increasing their influence in traditionally Catholic Brazil.
Daniel Seidemann, an Israeli human rights lawyer, said Barkat was playing into the hands of right-wing Jewish settlers, who are increasing their influence in East Jerusalem.
For a quarter of a century, organized crime was increasing its influence in the United States, but was not thought of as a major national issue.
Yes, there are 11 other nations involved in the talks, but a major focus of the National Security Council, State Department and the U.S. Trade Representative is increasing U.S. influence in Vietnam.
We now know the Muslim Brotherhood is increasing its influence daily in post-Mubarak Egypt.
Rival jihadist group the self-proclaimed Islamic State (IS), which is increasing its influence and presence in the country, could be a further obstacle to peace.
