under the influence

phrase

: affected by alcohol or drug intoxication

was arrested for driving under the influence

Examples of under the influence in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

During her April 2024 trial, prosecutors accused Read of drunkenly hitting and killing O’Keefe with her car, either intentionally or unintentionally while being under the influence. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Enter Professor Ian Wright (Lee Pace), whom Sally and Gillian discover stark naked in his London apartment under the influence of dark magic. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026

Cruz achingly creates a portrayal of a woman, if not quite under the influence, who isn’t sure of her place anymore. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

The driver of the vehicle, identified as Sarah Bezdelovs, 23, of Rocky Hill, was arrested and is charged with operating under the influence, police said. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2026