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

Joel Perez Leonardo, 25, was charged with harassment, menacing, patronizing a person for prostitution, and operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Bronx Criminal Court on Thursday. — Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 6 Nov. 2026

The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office charged Guzman with felony gross vehicular manslaughter while under the influence of alcohol, according to the criminal complaint filed Tuesday in court. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026

And, if someone is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, that might also impair that person’s ability to take care of themselves. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Members of Davis' family also testified Tuesday, describing him as a kind, humble, and respectful young man whose actions while under the influence were out of character. — Anna McAllister, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026