But no one has ever said there was a right to remain private in the course of trying to influence federal policy.

But that does not mean the family has given up trying to influence events.

They were both trying to influence others to follow their ideas.

Or the subject may try to influence the historical record.

Some will even try to influence how we think and feel.

Or they might try to influence the judge if the thing ever went to trial.

I'd done exactly the wrong thing by trying to influence an answer from him.

Nor should any woman try to influence a man toward her way.

"Ever since, the two sides have been trying to influence the position of the photograph."

They say the 85-year-old general is trying to influence the court's decision.