authority
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Iran's maritime authority said on Friday that all ships seeking to cross the Strait of Hormuz should submit a transit request "48 hours in advance", despite its reopening.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
Steve Hill, president and CEO of the visitors authority, points to gloomy consumer sentiment to explain the drop in visitors.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
A passport, driving licence, bus pass, blue badge and a voter authority certificate are all accepted.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
“His energy and authority can be crucial factors in getting the national team back on track for success,” the president of the Football Federation Vico Zeljkovic told reporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026
After 1808, Congress possessed the authority to do what it wished; then all constitutional restraints would lapse.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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