under the influence
phrase
: affected by alcohol or drug intoxication
was arrested for driving under the influence
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Bears are thriving thanks in part to an abundance of food — including acorns, deer and boars — under the influence of a warming climate, experts say.
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
More than 1,600 of those fatalities were drivers, and approximately 38% of those drivers were under the influence.
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30 June 2026
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CBS News,
30 June 2026
More than 1,600 of those fatalities were drivers, and approximately 38% of those drivers were under the influence.
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Aaa - Mountain Group,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
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“Under the influence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20the%20influence. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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