under the influence

Example Sentences

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“We were very disappointed because we believe Mr. Elliott was innocent and had acted in self defense when being physically attacked by a younger assailant who appeared to be under the influence and acting erratically,” said Calvin C. Schneider, Elliott’s attorney, in an email.

From Los Angeles Times

There was no evidence, Mr Stacey told the court, either driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs and no evidence either was using a mobile phone, and both were found to have worn seatbelts.

From BBC

Lady Constance must have still been under the influence of the special bread Madame Ionesco had provided, for these terrible goings-on seemed not to trouble her at all.

From Literature

"This means that the brains of our ancestors developed under the influence of a potent toxic metal, which may have shaped their social behavior and cognitive abilities over millennia."

From Science Daily

In a statement, prosecutors in Naumburg in Saxony-Anhalt said Taleb A. "was not under the influence of alcohol or similar substances during the rampage and apparently acted out of dissatisfaction and frustration over the course and outcome of a civil dispute and the failure of various criminal complaints".

From BBC