under the influence of

idiom

: being affected by

She was under the influence of drugs.

The satellite came under the influence of the planet's gravitational pull.

under the influence of a foreign government

Examples of under the influence of in a Sentence

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Another law enforcement source, who also requested anonymity to discuss an active investigation, said responding officers believed Hunter was under the influence of methamphetamine. —James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024

The driver of the Equinox was found to be under the influence of marijuana, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office. —Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2024

As the day progressed, celebration turned to chaos which turned to violence, with attendees under the influence of drugs and alcohol acting increasingly unruly and erratic. —Megan McCluskey, TIME, 9 May 2024

Harvey was under the influence of Howlin’ Wolf, Tom Waits, and Flannery O’Connor, and her singing, writing, and lead-guitar playing coalesce into something marked by flames. —Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024

How have cities around the world changed under the influence of Le Corbusier and the Athens Charter’s legacy? —Carlos Moreno, Fortune, 7 May 2024

He was arrested and charged with being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself, disorderly conduct as to create or maintain a hazardous condition, approaching wildlife and disturbing wildlife, the park service said. —Phil Helsel, NBC News, 30 Apr. 2024

He then was taken to the Gallatin County jail, and charged with multiple crimes: Being under the influence of alcohol to a degree that may endanger oneself; Disorderly conduct as to create or maintain a hazardous condition; Approaching wildlife; Disturbing wildlife. —Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 30 Apr. 2024

He was found to be under the influence of alcohol and unable to care for himself. —Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024