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

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

One very lank gentleman, in a loose limp white cravat, long white waistcoat, and a black great-coat, who seemed to be in authority among them, felt called upon to acknowledge it.

From Martin Chuzzlewit by Dickens, Charles

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

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