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
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)
"To-morrow at midnight," said the first who appeared to be in authority.
From A Study in Scarlet by Doyle, Arthur Conan, Sir
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)
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
