under the influence of
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: 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
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The suspect is a 29-year-old woman from Lincoln Park, who faces multiple charges, including fleeing and eluding, felonious assault on a police officer, and operating under the influence of drugs.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lenny was not accused of being under the influence of any substance at the scene, nor was he arrested or taken into custody at the scene.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Martinez faces charges of operating under the influence of alcohol, failure to maintain the proper lane, reckless driving and traveling too fast for conditions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The press release said charges against Coupet included vehicular manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Lenny was not accused of being under the influence of any substance at the scene, nor was he arrested or taken into custody at the scene.
—Matt Moret, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Martinez faces charges of operating under the influence of alcohol, failure to maintain the proper lane, reckless driving and traveling too fast for conditions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
The press release said charges against Coupet included vehicular manslaughter and homicide by motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Under the influence of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20influence%20of. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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