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
Eustace, I beg that you will decide who is to be in authority in this house—your mother or this young lady.
From Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance by Cameron, H. Lovett, Mrs.
The older of the two warriors who had shared the canoe with Spotted Deer seemed to be in authority.
From Spotted Deer by Gregor, Elmer
Cornelia had noticed a girl who seemed to be in authority, and who sat where she could oversee and overhear all that went on.
From The Coast of Bohemia by Howells, William Dean
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)
