under the influence
Example Sentences
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Geren had come under the influence of some midgrade officers, notably Col.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Believing we were simply two good people who’d rushed to the altar under the influence of euphoric new love and the pressure of an expiring visa was far less painful than the truth.
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
There, he experienced a profound personal crisis and, under the influence of Ambrose, the powerful bishop of Milan, converted to Christianity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 19, 2025
Together we walk into the room where Tobias and I were once interrogated under the influence of truth serum.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
