authoritative
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"Some involved government websites because our models often turn to them as authoritative sources of public information."
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
He also did the Rams and USC football with a calm, articulate and authoritative delivery that was so powerful, it had its own echo.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 20, 2026
Regardless, ICJ decisions are treated as authoritative statements of international law standards by U.N. agencies, the ICC and foreign national courts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
People will say that the manager or head coach should always be the most authoritative figure at any football club - the reality is that is rarely the case.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
In all jazz, and especially in the blues, there is something tart and ironic, authoritative and double-edged.
From "The Fire Next Time" by James Baldwin
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