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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As far back as 2015, when all of Washington was under the influence of unfettered free-trade shibboleths, Trump warned about the dangers of economic dependencies, built up over decades of liberalization, that could be exploited for geopolitical leverage.
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Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Ramsey − who was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, according to forensic reports − was trying to flee as the deputy knocked on her window to stop her to see if she was intoxicated.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 20 June 2024
The state legislator received five citations, including: Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
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Andrew Byers, Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2024
Checkpoint locations are chosen based on a history of crashes and arrests involving drivers under the influence of intoxicants, the release said.
—Sarah Linn, Sacramento Bee, 24 June 2024
Ramsey − who was under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, according to forensic reports − was trying to flee as the deputy knocked on her window to stop her to see if she was intoxicated.
—Jennifer Edwards Baker, The Enquirer, 20 June 2024
The state legislator received five citations, including: Driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
—Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2024
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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 4 Jul. 2024.
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