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
Such persons were not difficult to find, it is true; and it was a proof that those claiming to be in authority, rightfully or not, were present.
From Wyandotte by Cooper, James Fenimore
At the entrance of the tunnel, from which came rushing dirt-stained and powder-blackened men, Mr. Titus was met by a man who seemed to be in authority.
From Tom Swift and His Big Tunnel, or, the Hidden City of the Andes by Appleton, Victor [pseud.]
I was known, however, to be in authority on board, which produced for me some simple hospitality, principally not very inviting lemonade—attentions that I soon found to be not wholly disinterested.
From From Sail to Steam, Recollections of Naval Life by Mahan, A. T. (Alfred Thayer)
She obviously turned to him now with her greedy old eyes as the one who was likely soon to be in authority.
From Fortitude by Walpole, Hugh, Sir
