Sentence examples for modern influences from inspiring English sources

Reza Shah Pahlavi followed similar policies in Iran, albeit to a lesser degree, for he was a reformer rather than a modernizer and ruled a country that had been largely isolated from modern influences.

The towns exhibit traditional African, colonial European, and modern influences.

Their movement seeks to reclaim Islam's lost glory by purging the faith of modern influences.

In spite of modern influences, Lithuanian folklore continues to be a significant part of national heritage.

Observant Jews in Monsey, fearful of the modern influences brought by Wal-Mart, successfully derail a development proposal.

In Central Asia, on the other hand, modern influences had barely made themselves felt, and there was no Russification.

But its modern influence dates from the launch of the Eelpiland dance club in 1956.

She is renowned for utilizing minimalist designs to achieve a traditional style with modern influence.

And Britain's choices are circumscribed, illuminating both the ambiguities of its colonial history and the limits on its modern influence.

"What always made me proud - almost blushing with pride - is that Francis Coppola, Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg all told me that The Conformist is their first modern influence".

They follow the rigid taboo system but not as strictly as the Dalam, and they are more willing to accept modern influence into their daily lives.