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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The brothers, who were home in New Jersey for their sister Katie’s wedding, were riding bikes when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Krajewski was transported to Troop D in Danielson for processing, where he was charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, operating under suspension, and improper use of registration plates.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
The tugboat operator and another person on the barge were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol after the Coast Guard conducted a blood-draw sobriety test, the agency said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Avoid swimming under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
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Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2025
Krajewski was transported to Troop D in Danielson for processing, where he was charged with engaging police in pursuit, interfering with an officer, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, operating under suspension, and improper use of registration plates.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 11 Aug. 2025
The tugboat operator and another person on the barge were not under the influence of drugs or alcohol after the Coast Guard conducted a blood-draw sobriety test, the agency said.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 3 Aug. 2025
Avoid swimming under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 8 July 2025
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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 Aug. 2025.
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