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Question: Have much influence on

Solution: SHAPE

SHAPE Definition 1:
The form or outline of an object count noncount .
Examples:
Circles, squares, triangles, and other geometric shapes
The cake has a rectangular/circular shape.
The pieces came in many different sizes and shapes.
A cookie in the shape of a heart [=a cookie shaped like a heart]
The cloud took the shape of a dog. [=the cloud looked like a dog]
The pieces were sorted by size and shape.
The cloud kept changing shape.
The cake was rectangular/circular in shape.
The bike’s rim was bent out of shape. [=it was bent so that it was not its usual round shape]
SHAPE Definition 2:
The condition of something or someone usually used with in .
Examples:
The car was in good/bad/poor shape.
He’s in better/worse shape now.
All the players are in top/exellent shape.
She has had quite a few glasses of wine and is in no shape to drive. [=she shouldn’t drive because she has drunk too much wine]
Their marriage is in bad/good shape.
SHAPE Definition 3:
A physically strong and healthy condition often used figuratively .
Examples:
I need to start exercising and get back in shape.
I’m out of shape because I haven’t been exercising.
The players were in poor condition, but the coach quickly whipped/licked/knocked/got them into shape.
She stays/keeps in shape by exercising daily and eating well.
It will cost billions of dollars to get the company back in shape. [=back into good condition]
SHAPE Definition 4:
The way something is done :the form of something .
Examples:
Computer technology has changed the shape of communication.
They offered help in the shape of [=in the form of] a loan. [=the help they offered was a loan]
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form. [=it is not at all acceptable]
Another newspaper has stopped publication. Is this the shape of things to come in the newspaper business? [=is this what the future of the newspaper business is going to be like?]
SHAPE Definition 5:
A definite form or arrangement of something .
Examples:
The plan is finally taking shape.
His discussions with fellow professors and his students gave shape to his book.
SHAPE Definition 6:
A person or thing that cannot be seen clearly .
Examples:
I saw a vague shape [=figure] in the dark.
Dark shapes moving in the shadows

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