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 national campaign aims to increase knowledge about the dangers of boating under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
Adults must also be fully alert and oriented when using fireworks, as being under the influence of drugs and alcohol can alter judgment, coordination and significantly increase the risk of firework injuries.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
An officer suspected the woman was under the influence of drugs after discovering her behind a business at about 4:10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the Redding Police Department said in a news release.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Read was found not guilty on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol and of leaving the scene of bodily injury.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 June 2025
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 3 July 2025
Adults must also be fully alert and oriented when using fireworks, as being under the influence of drugs and alcohol can alter judgment, coordination and significantly increase the risk of firework injuries.
—Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
An officer suspected the woman was under the influence of drugs after discovering her behind a business at about 4:10 p.m. Saturday, June 28, the Redding Police Department said in a news release.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2025
Read was found not guilty on charges of second-degree murder, manslaughter while operating under the influence of alcohol and of leaving the scene of bodily injury.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 June 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 Jul. 2025.
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