Congressional leaders of both parties have welcomed the governors' proposals, but the concerns of minority groups may influence lawmakers, especially in this election year.

But the overriding concern for private property influenced Congressional thinking.

The novel depicts concerns other than the strictly academic influencing the decisions of supposedly objective scholars.

She said she believed that the lab's concerns had overly influenced the officials.

This concern influences the choice of comparator.

Religious concerns, though understandable and commendable, could certainly influence those ethics but should not dictate them.

His concern is primarily with the transmission of ideas and influence among elites.

Before becoming a painter in his 20's, Leger studied architecture, and the resulting concern with form influenced his entire approach to painting.

His sophisticated understanding, quiet manner, humanitarian concern and generosity profoundly influenced the scope of the Council.

Nationally, the concern over the United States' loss of its competitive edge in international markets has influenced attitudes toward education.