authorities

Example Sentences

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He said he understands "that this matter was handled by the appropriate authorities at the time. I strongly dispute the allegations made."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

They want the authorities to help them buy motorised canoes so they can fish safely further out, where fish are still to be found.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“If authorities refrain from stepping in around those levels again, attention is likely to shift quickly towards the 161.00-162.00 region,” the analyst adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

As the smoke and flames spread when the fire broke out, authorities began to issue evacuation warnings ahead of its path on Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The new instruments and the oceans of printed books opened up new experiences and destroyed old authorities.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton