authority
Usage
Example Sentences
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“This is an incredibly dangerous authority to have as unrestricted as it is.”
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
Most of the families the BBC spoke to approached the Care Inspectorate and local authority social workers for help, but were told financial problems are not within either organisation's remit.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
By Friday, judges had served him loss after loss, each finding the administration had taken executive authority too far, too fast.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 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
There was an annoying ring of authority in Shomari's voice as he yelled at the top of his lungs.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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