The way Moscow has approached the issue suggests that it will use its help to maximize its influence.

So no one was surprised when he told his envoys that the only way to maximize their global influence was to think European.

As long as political insiders set the agenda, they will maximize their influence by speeding up the primaries.

The city's four Hispanic aldermen, meanwhile, announced they would vote as a bloc to maximize their influence.

Such factors make more difficult the coherent and expeditious decision making that would help to maximize the nation's influence in the world.

Sununu maximizes his influence by keeping others in the dark.

If any moment in history offered the chance of maximizing the country's influence and power in the world, here it was.

For a medium-sized power such as Britain, the best way to maximise our influence is to pool sovereignty by combining with others.

Richard has always been adept at maximising Parliament's influence.

This Commission is committed to maximising Europe's global influence and building strong ties.