authority
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Although the agency possesses broad authority to issue market-monitoring requests, these lenders generally fall below its $10 billion supervisory threshold and therefore are not ordinarily subject to this level of scrutiny.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Late last month, the president rolled out new tariffs of 10% to 12.5% against more than 80 countries, including most of the U.S.’s biggest trading partners, using a different legal authority.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Unfortunately, I have always struggled with disappointing authority figures: professors, bosses, priests, parents — and, apparently, severe-bunned bakers.
From Salon ● Aug. 4, 2026
“The ruling also reaffirms the insurance commissioner’s broad authority over approval of automobile rates pursuant to Prop 103,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
He saw himself as a crusader, a champion of the underdog, an enemy of sinister authority.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
Former Afghan soldier Haidary Hamedullah risked his life to cross the Channel hoping for a brighter future for his family in Britain, but just weeks later UK authorities expelled him back to France.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
While the President was en route to California, authorities announced the arrest of an armed man who had been spotted suspiciously documenting security preparations at the golf course Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Thailand’s immigration authorities and Ministry for Foreign Affairs didn’t respond to our inquiries.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Both Wales, external and Scotland, external have already made it a legal requirement for local authorities to ensure there are enough opportunities for children to play.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Facts could be checked, experiments replicated, authorities could be set side by side and compared.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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