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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Justin Sneed, the main witness against Glossip, admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamine at the time of the 1997 murder.
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
He had previously been accused of driving while under the influence of drugs in Warrington, Cheshire, in October last year per the outlet.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Bumgardner faces charges of reckless driving and illegally operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to police records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Always wear a helmet when riding a micromobility device, and never use one when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
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David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
He had previously been accused of driving while under the influence of drugs in Warrington, Cheshire, in October last year per the outlet.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Bumgardner faces charges of reckless driving and illegally operating under the influence of alcohol or drugs, according to police records.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2025
Always wear a helmet when riding a micromobility device, and never use one when under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
—Katia Hetter, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for under the influence of
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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 2 Apr. 2025.
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