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having influence (the ability to affect people or events) — especially due to respect or admiration
- It was to be expected of a Mudport man, from the parish of St. Ursula, that he would not omit to do a good turn to a son-in-law of Timpson's, for Timpson was one of the most useful and influential men in the parish, and had a good deal of business, which he knew how to put into the right hands.1.3 — Book 1 Chapter 3 — Mr. Riley Gives His Advice Concerning.... (90% in)
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