authority
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He quit and joined the development authority in April 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
The local authority has previously said the Highlands, which has large, sparsely populated areas, offered astronomy fans some of the darkest skies in Europe.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
U.S. diplomats have broad authority to cancel visas without providing explanations to affected foreign citizens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
About a hundred people from Israel and other West Bank settlements attended the ceremony, including Katz and Yossi Dagan, head of the Israeli authority in charge of settlements in the northern West Bank.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
Nhamo had never heard anyone question the authority of an nganga—except the trader and his wife.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
The epicentre of the shallow quake was located just off the north coast of Flores, geological authorities said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said: "We are supporting Mr Mason and his family and are in contact with the Swedish authorities about his case."
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
AutoZone sustained significant losses on both days, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Torossian said doctors had advised the Swedish authorities the process of moving Mason to the UK would pose a "danger to his life".
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
One of the guests would inform the local authorities of Atzerodt’s boast.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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