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

Lord Grey drew a ring from his finger, and gave it to that officer who seemed to be in authority as captain over the twelve men forming the guard.

From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah

However, we won through the mouth of the mine without violence, but here a huge Lakonian who seemed to be in authority held up his hand and blocked our way.

From Priestess of the Flame by Wright, Sewell Peaslee

A man who seemed to be in authority said to one of them, "Try to throw in a little humour."

From April Hopes 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)