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
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Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor.
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, her two sons pursue legitimate work, but end up under the influence of Tom Egan and his criminal enterprises that eventually would include bootlegging during Prohibition.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Hernandez Pineda remains at the Ramsey County jail ahead of a first court appearance on the charges, which allege driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
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Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 10 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, her two sons pursue legitimate work, but end up under the influence of Tom Egan and his criminal enterprises that eventually would include bootlegging during Prohibition.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Hernandez Pineda remains at the Ramsey County jail ahead of a first court appearance on the charges, which allege driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
As the dynasty outsider, Henry (Boszhardt) must battle his ruthless stepmother (Gershon), who is under the influence of a demon that feeds on greed.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under the influence of
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