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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An investigation revealed the suspect was unable to take care of herself due to being under the influence of alcohol. —

Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025 Police said the suspect, who appeared to be under the influence of drugs at the time of his arrest, is already on probation for a weapons charge. —

Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025 The film also looks at her struggles with her health and mental state while under the influence of medication and how she is haunted by memories while making one last attempt to return to singing. —

Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 Jan. 2025 The driver was charged with operating a UTV while under the influence of an intoxicant, according to deputies. —

Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for under the influence of

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