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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Every year, the police department receives grant funding from the National Transportation Safety Organization to crack down during the holiday, specifically to target drivers under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
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Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
According to the prosecutor’s office, Atchison was under the influence of methamphetamine during the incident.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Among that small group, more than 80% had also been under the influence of another substance – most often alcohol.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Over time, the antiwar faction on the right would grow under the influence of leaders like Congressman Ron Paul and others.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
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Alysia Burgio, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
According to the prosecutor’s office, Atchison was under the influence of methamphetamine during the incident.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Among that small group, more than 80% had also been under the influence of another substance – most often alcohol.
—Drake Bentley, jsonline.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Over time, the antiwar faction on the right would grow under the influence of leaders like Congressman Ron Paul and others.
—John Seiler, Oc Register, 7 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under the influence of
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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 20 Dec. 2025.
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