- plural of authority.
authorities
Example Sentences
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By the time deputies arrived, the suspect had barricaded himself inside his home, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The rains, which authorities have described as "unprecedented", cut power to more than 20,000 households while 7,000 travellers were stranded overnight at Tokyo's Narita airport.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Lawyers for Mangione say state and federal authorities coordinated to maximize the chances of a conviction and increase the potential punishment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Federal authorities are looking for this woman. Her name is Julie Callahan, and she’s a local businesswoman here in Chicago. She’s accused of embezzlement, Mariah. Can you believe that?”
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
