authority
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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
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