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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No massage could be given to anyone under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and therapists would be required to disclose prior criminal charges.
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James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The brothers were riding bikes in New Jersey on the eve of Katie Gaudreau's wedding when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Excessive speed did not factor in the collision, and the rider was not believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, said police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The pickup’s driver did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash, investigators said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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James Taylor, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
The brothers were riding bikes in New Jersey on the eve of Katie Gaudreau's wedding when they were struck by a driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol, according to police.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
Excessive speed did not factor in the collision, and the rider was not believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, said police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
The pickup’s driver did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time of the crash, investigators said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
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