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
“Therapists gave estrangement the professional, authoritative stamp of approval,” Doherty says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 26, 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
We moved from group to group, Brother Jack very authoritative, the others always respectful.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
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