- plural of authority.
authorities
Example Sentences
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The firm previously said that US authorities had not pinpointed specific concerns about its technology even as it ordered both platforms to be suspended around the world.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
“It would be a simple matter for the Myanmar authorities to allow people to meet with her,” Coppel said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
Alnaji will begin serving his one-year prison term Aug. 7 and will get jail-time credit for two days previously served, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
Pets are also at risk, with authorities recommending dogs remain indoors except for bathroom breaks, and warning owners to watch for hot asphalt that can burn paws.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
It’s not clear why, during Bobby’s years eluding American authorities, his sister and her family didn’t visit him in Europe; his mother, however, had visited him once in Budapest.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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