authoritative

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"Any rare changes we do make are usually as a result of changes made by either authoritative bodies or when a name falls into disuse and another name comes into use," it said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

In “Hunting: The Pursuit That Shaped Humanity,” he offers a comprehensive, authoritative history tracing hunting’s influence on culture and society through the ages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Letters, checks, emails and phone calls from supposedly authoritative organizations — banks, police, universities, Uncle Sam — can be intimidating and, if they’re offering you something for nothing, impressive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Combining Barron’s authoritative financial analysis with exclusive geopolitical intelligence powered by Oxford Analytica, each weekly edition connects how global risk, policy shifts and international developments impact your portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

I still hadn’t grown an inch by the date of the award ceremony, but I was determined to be seen as authoritative nonetheless.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai