Sentence examples for using his influence from inspiring English sources

The document states that Henn managed to file the appeal using "his influence on the city clerk," and without paying an allegedly required filing fee.

So yes, he makes no bones about using his influence – the world of celebrity can be useful (Bono and Elton John have guest-edited the Independent) and his name will provide access to many of the world's leaders.

Mr. Jefferson was convicted Aug. 5 for using his influence to broker business deals.

Years later, Dad repaid the favor, using his influence to get Kevin a job.

But he deserves our admiration nonetheless for using his influence in the service of righteous protest.

He was supposed to be using his influence in Whitehall to get some tax concessions.

He solved the problem by using his influence to have her committed to a workhouse.

David Cameron should be using his influence with Obama to this end.

He is accused of demanding money in exchange for using his influence in a public hospital sale.

Using his influence with the local police and courts, the mayor obtains an eviction order and pitifully small compensation payout.

Hawke has been critical of Barack Obama for not using his influence in the Israeli peace process.