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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Police believe the assault suspect was under the influence of alcohol, according to the incident report.
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
According to a criminal complaint: Gomez admitted to taking a hotel guest's rental car on June 3 while under the influence of alcohol.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Read was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of personal injury and death.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Read was later charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, with her months-long trial coming to a close on Tuesday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
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Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 13 July 2024
According to a criminal complaint: Gomez admitted to taking a hotel guest's rental car on June 3 while under the influence of alcohol.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2024
Read was charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of personal injury and death.
—Kc Baker, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
Read was later charged with second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death, with her months-long trial coming to a close on Tuesday.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 26 June 2024
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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 26 Jul. 2024.
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