Sentence examples for influencing proceedings from inspiring English sources

Like Populous, Godus is a "god game" – the player controlling an in-game society on a grand scale, building and destroying land and influencing proceedings as if a heavens-residing onlooker.

This gives actors such as Proust an opportunity to influence proceedings.

The creditors said that the advisers, David R. Gross and C. Judson Hamlin, used their status to influence Judge Wolin, then used his decisions to influence proceedings in another case.

But one thing is for sure: the longer negotiations run on, the longer lobbyists kick about to try to influence proceedings.

Judge Walrath's ruling is a victory for the Washington Mutual shareholders who claimed that hedge funds had been using insider knowledge to influence proceedings and seek profits.

In truth Shelvey's position at the base of a midfield three made it difficult for him to influence proceedings in key areas, even if it was his corner Jamaal Lascelles headed in with 19 minutes to play.

He busied himself in opening stages, scooping over from 12 yards as he scurried about trying to influence proceedings.

In the second half Marshall continued to influence proceedings, forcing Owls keeper Chris Kirkland to smartly palm a shot around the near post.

Lennon introduced Gary Teale and Hugh Murray for Steven Thomson and Carey in an attempt to freshen things up for his team, but neither could influence proceedings.

The fast bowler has been told he will serve half the term in prison and a confiscation order was made for the £6,000 he was paid to influence proceedings.

Sweden forward Johan Elmander, who joined Norwich on a season-long loan from Galatasaray earlier in the week, came off the bench in the second half but was unable to influence proceedings.