authority
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Example Sentences
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It's a dedicated subsection of the company's website that aims to demonstrate authority on the topic.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“This is an incredibly dangerous authority to have as unrestricted as it is,” said Matthew Guariglia, a senior policy analyst at the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
She sang open-throated declarations, recited broken poetic verses, scatted with the authority of a jazz singer, moaned with bluesy intent, and occasionally let loose an unbridled shriek or giggle.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
But the judge said he had no authority to undo Essayli’s designation as first assistant.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
Inside the free market, however, there might be some authority capable of checking its excess.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
