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Little Girl Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

In/On/In to

Hello again, experts.

Do you curb influence in/on/in to society? I think it's either "in" or "on". I don't see any reason for "in to" to be right.
  

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"influence on society" refers to an external force acting on society. "influence in society" probably refers to someone or something being considered a part of society and influencing it "from within". "influence in to society" is not right.

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  • "influence on society" refers to an external force acting on society.
  • "influence in society" probably refers to someone or something being considered a part of society and influencing it "from within".
  • "influence in to society" is not right.
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"influence on society" refers to an external force acting on society.

"influence in society" probably refers to someone or something being considered a part of society and influencing it "from within".

"influence in to society" is not right.
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Thank you. One more question: In case one says "American society and politics", is "the" needed in front of the phrase?
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Little GirlThank you. One more question: In case one says "American society and politics", is "the" needed in front of the phrase?
No, normally there would be no article there.
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