Sentence examples for powers to influence from inspiring English sources

While the Higher Education Commission has no direct powers to influence policy, its strong political connections promise extra clout.

After his 2010 election, Scott began using his gubernatorial powers to influence the shape of the electorate.

"Brian Kemp eventually realized that it's completely inappropriate to use one's official powers to influence one's own election.

But remember, the government already owns shares in many banks, and supervisors have immense powers to influence banks without owning them.

Mr. Espada mounted a media offensive, holding news conferences outside in which he accused prosecutors of employing "evil spiritual powers" to influence the outcome.

Shortly before the scandal came to light, Mr. Osterloh succeeded Mr. Volkert as chairman of the council, which under German law has broad powers to influence company policy.

Do they have any power to influence events or are they mere pawns to more powerful players?

He has enormous power to influence and change, and he must wield that power with respect.

But it's also the power to influence people that appeals to him, he says.

Maybe affection grows as the sustained power to influence our musical lives goes away.

He complains about the judge's lack of power to influence the jury's verdict.