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
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)
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
It is precisely some one to be in authority over us that we want to elect.
From Three Dramas by Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson)
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
