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
"You, Jim," called out the fellow who appeared to be in authority.
From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by James Wells Champney
“Where is the white feather?” asked one of the older men who seemed to be in authority.
From The Black Phantom by Leo E. (Leo Edward) Miller
The man was talking and seemed to be in authority.
From Kid Wolf of Texas by Paul S. (Paul Sylvester) Powers
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 Victor [pseud.] Appleton
