Senior army officers often go on to positions of influence in politics and business after they leave the service.

At least these types don't end up in positions of power and influence.

His confidential relations with the king often gave him a position of great influence.

Now, many Japanese women hold positions of influence in politics and professional life.

In politics he had three positions of influence and one achievement.

"It's great to have someone in that position of influence be a city resident," he said.

But he was soon released and again in a position of influence.

Few women have reached positions of real influence in that area.

In some cases, they moved into positions of power and influence.

Many are still in positions of influence and continue their campaigns.