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authoritative

[uh-thawr-i-tay-tiv, uh-thor-] / əˈθɔr ɪˌteɪ tɪv, əˈθɒr- /




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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 was calm, measured and authoritative, perhaps showing he is exactly the sort of leader England need after a chaotic period on and off the pitch.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 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

Two new working papers circulated by the authoritative National Bureau of Economic Research show the double squeeze the U.S. dollar and the Treasury market are facing both overseas and at home.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Without it, he looks more his age, impossibly young and less authoritative.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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