under the influence
phrase
as in drunken
being under the influence of alcohol
Not wanting to drive while under the influence, she called a cab to take her home.
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Recent Examples of under the influence
Do not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
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Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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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Aaa - Mountain Group,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Stephen J. Beard,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
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.
—
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 Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/under%20the%20influence. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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