authoritative

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But such predictions may have little bearing on who was involved in a new crime in the area, even if an algorithm generates information that sounds authoritative.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

But it’s also true that an authoritative news media, defiantly standing as the guardian of the public space against provable, demonstrable lies, can be a check against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Letters, checks, emails and phone calls from supposedly authoritative organizations — banks, police, universities, Uncle Sam — can be intimidating and, if they’re offering you something for nothing, impressive.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

Combining Barron’s authoritative financial analysis with exclusive geopolitical intelligence powered by Oxford Analytica, each weekly edition connects how global risk, policy shifts and international developments impact your portfolio.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

He drove a pickup truck and kept a sharp authoritative eye on pretty much everything that went on at his spread.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols