- plural of authority.
authorities
Example Sentences
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“The authorities here must listen to the people,” said opposition lawmaker Yaroslav Zhelezniak, a frequent critic of Zelensky.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
The fire forced the evacuation of 30,000 people but authorities said 15,000 have been allowed to return.
From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026
Rights group Hong Kong Watch, which had called on UK authorities to allow Wu to stay in the country, said in a statement that it welcomed the recent news.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The protracted heat and humidity, with warm nights offering little relief, has had weather and public health authorities warning of an elevated risk of heat illness on and off for weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
On Wednesday, February 4, 1942, a suspicious coworker reported Helmuth to the authorities.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
