be in authority
Example Sentences
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A woman who seemed to be in authority grabbed his wrist.
From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011
Still, as a teacher, she would be in authority.
From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
He was instantly, but mysteriously, approached, and touched on the arm by a red-faced bareheaded man, who seemed to be in authority, and was beckoned to follow.
From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman
A man, who appeared to be in authority, walked to the centre of the dancing-floor and made an announcement that de Spain failed to catch.
From Nan of Music Mountain by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
It is not strange, however, that the workman, conscious of the strength of the fraternity behind him, sometimes grows arrogant and insolent toward those who must necessarily be in authority over him.
From Monopolies and the People by Baker, Charles Whiting
