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authoritative

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




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As Salon’s Amanda Marcotte recently explained on “The Daily Blast with Greg Sargent,” Fox is still the authoritative voice of the movement for older conservatives.

From Salon • Apr. 12, 2026

He questioned Sauer’s reliance on “Roman law sources” and other obscure citations while pointing out that more relevant, authoritative sources cut against his argument.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Long an authoritative source of health recommendations, the group releases dietary guidance about every five years to promote cardiovascular health.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The complaint also argues that Jonasi presented his translation “as authoritative fact, not comedy,” so it shouldn’t get the 1st Amendment protections afforded to parody and satire.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The symptoms observed by Dr. Poitevint and other veterinarians were those described in authoritative texts as indicating poisoning by dieldrin or heptachlor.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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