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Every order was roared at the men, and generally accompanied by a volley of profanity, in a pathetic effort to exercise authority.

Know, therefore, that the Karaites do not wish to exercise authority; they only desire to stimulate research.

We admonish your Highness that you must cease to suffer the Jews to rule over the Christians and exercise authority over them.

The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that exercise authority upon them are called benefactors.

Mr. Smithson and Montesma on shore—no one on board to exercise authority over those fearful men.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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