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authoritative

[uh-thawr-i-tey-tiv, uh-thor-] / əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr- /




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Ron Chernow, in his authoritative biography of Hamilton, writes, “theirs was a friendship of unusual ardor,” but regards the lifelong bond between the sisters as evidence against an affair.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, an authoritative body of experts convened by the United Nations, said the Earth was likely to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next decade.

From New York Times

Although there is no authoritative figure of how much money studios spend publicizing their offerings on TikTok, it is clear the platform’s role in launching new movies is huge.

From Washington Post

More dangerously, ChatGPT can make authoritative statements that sound believable but turn out to be false if investigated closely.

From Salon

The unusual process of having countries sign off on a scientific report is intended to ensure that governments accept its findings as authoritative advice on which to base their actions.

From Seattle Times