under the influence
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In such a defence, New York law requires lawyers to show a defendant "acted under the influence of extreme emotional disturbance for which there was a reasonable explanation or excuse".
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
"Petroleum forms in these rocks over millions of years at great depths under the influence of heat and pressure," said co-author Manuel Reinhardt from the University of Göttingen.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
According to the news release, Pelosi did not have alcohol in his system at the time of testing, ruling out the possibility that he was driving under the influence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2026
Geren had come under the influence of some midgrade officers, notably Col.
From Slate ● Jun. 5, 2026
What if they are under the influence of Captain Ratcliffe, Captain Archer, and the others who hate Captain Smith?
From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone
