The surgeons' studies were based on interviews, which Talcott pointed out could be influenced by patients' desire to please their doctors by downplaying negative side effects.

This unique approach to releasing his album was influenced by his desire to showcase his versatility in styles and subject matter.

Instead, Mr. Browne said his decision was influenced by his desire to work in the Internet.

Disraeli's politics at the time were influenced both by his rebellious streak and by his desire to make his mark.

The Queen is more influenced by her desire for the shard than you are.

His work there was influenced by his interest in education and his desire for an end to slavery and the death penalty.

The lawyers held that Ms. Krauss' actions in the jury room could well have been influenced by her desire to "make it a better story."

Eisenhower's decision to launch Market Garden was influenced by his desire to keep the retreating Germans under pressure.

As such, in many ways, what is left as the "official record" of events is oft influenced by one's desire to avoid exile or execution.

His decision was directly influenced by his father's desire of having a son that practiced boxing.