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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Do not operate a vehicle or machinery under the influence of cannabis.
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
Liam Payne's Death Authorities were first alerted at 5:04 p.m. on October 16 by a 911 call from the hotel's manager, who reported that a man was behaving aggressively and may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The department reminded drivers to not drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled regardless of how far a trip may be, to slow down, stay focused and watch for pedestrians and to be conscious of weather conditions while driving.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
The driver, Joel Hammack, 46, of Crossville, Tennessee, faces charges of vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol, first-degree assault and second-degree assault.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 31 Dec. 2024
Liam Payne's Death Authorities were first alerted at 5:04 p.m. on October 16 by a 911 call from the hotel's manager, who reported that a man was behaving aggressively and may have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 30 Dec. 2024
The department reminded drivers to not drive while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, to ensure everyone in the vehicle is buckled regardless of how far a trip may be, to slow down, stay focused and watch for pedestrians and to be conscious of weather conditions while driving.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
The driver, Joel Hammack, 46, of Crossville, Tennessee, faces charges of vehicular homicide under the influence of alcohol, first-degree assault and second-degree assault.
—Leo Bertucci, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2024
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