How to Use under the influence in a Sentence

under the influence

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• Looking on the bright side, at least the teens didn’t get behind the wheel while under the influence.
  — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
• Do not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026
• The driver is not believed to have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  — Austin Turner, CBS News, 29 July 2026
• Davis died in 1990 after a fall down stairs while under the influence of alcohol.
  — Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
• Stay sober on the water – never operate a vessel under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  — Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 June 2026
• The pedestrian who died had crossed illegally; the two kids on bikes were riding the wrong way; one of the rear-end culprits was under the influence.
  — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026
• Bears are thriving thanks in part to an abundance of food — including acorns, deer and boars — under the influence of a warming climate, experts say.
  — CBS News, 9 June 2026
• Romo was also cited for operating while under the influence and unsafe passing on the right.
  — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
• Snell reached a plea agreement on April 21 that puts the driving under the influence charge on hold for one year without a formal finding.
  — Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
• Berkun was charged with operating under the influence, reckless driving and failure to maintain the proper lane.
  — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
• But man, seeing Tony Romo card a +35 and then get pulled over for operating while under the influence is a doozy.
  — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
• For example, always wear a seatbelt (no matter how short the ride), don’t text and drive, skip the tailgating, and never get behind the wheel under the influence.
  — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
• Occasionally, employees steal those drugs and are under the influence while caring for patients.
  — Alexandra Byrne, STAT, 25 Aug. 2026
• No injuries were reported, and investigators found no evidence that Pelosi was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the crash.
  — James Ward, USA Today, 18 July 2026
• Testing indicated that Paul was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident, authorities added at the time.
  — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026
• The charges against Sweeney include motor vehicle homicide, operating under the influence of liquor and speeding.
  — Paul Burton, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026
• The victim was a 45-year-old man who was working in the construction zone when he was struck by a driver investigators say was under the influence of alcohol.
  — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
• Toxicology testing later confirmed Singh was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
• At the time of his arrest, the CHP said Arredondo-Garcia was suspected of being under the influence of a drug.
  — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
• An investigation revealed the suspect was under the influence and in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
  — Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
• The driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation, police said, adding that the driver did not appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
  — Jason Green, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
• He was booked on suspicion of two misdemeanor charges, pedestrian under the influence of drugs or alcohol and resisting or obstructing officers.
  — Alex Brizee july 17, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
• Investigators found that Perez was driving as fast as 100 mph while under the influence of alcohol, oxycodone, and methamphetamine.
  — Steve Maugeri, CBS News, 31 July 2026
• During his first two years as a starter, Santori was the apprentice who carefully studied the game and developed organically under the influence of his older peers.
  — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026
• With more people under the influence of alcohol, an expanding illicit drug market and more guns available, the murder rate dramatically increased.
  — James Tuttle, The Conversation, 9 July 2026
• Juniper trees, myrtle bushes, vineyards, and aromatic herbs flourish under the influence of the Maestrale, the strong northwesterly wind that sweeps across Sardinia year-round.
  — Layne Randolph, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
• More than 1,600 of those fatalities were drivers, and approximately 38% of those drivers were under the influence.
  — Aaa - Mountain Group, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026
• Collins turned himself in to EnCon Police on July 10, and he was arrested and charged with operating a boat under the influence.
  — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026
• Sweeney is now facing criminal charges that include felony motor vehicle homicide, operating under the influence, and operating to endanger.
  — Matt Schooley, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026
• That driver was cited for operating a motor vehicle under the influence, not having a driver's license and was issued two other citations, Baumgartner said.
  — David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Aug. 2026