Beyond that, its influence through certain individuals is very strong.
At best, it can have influence through advocacy and example.
Europe and the United States are asserting influence through N.G.O.'s and by backing political changes.
"There's this tremendous opportunity for political and economic influence through trade.
Bill was an extraordinary guy, the most important male influence through my teenage years.
Beyond the classroom and his own cabinets, Mr. Krenov extended his influence through his writing.
In fact, it's the perfect new-model corporation, building its influence through alliances and networks.
In "The Amazing Potato" (HarperCollins, 1992), he chronicled its influence through the centuries.
It was, he said, "psyops on steroids" — a nuanced exercise in influence through flattery and proximity.
"The emphasis is on expanding their influence through the economy," he said.
And little changes because they wield inordinate influence through contracts in nearly every Congressional district.
