authorities

Example Sentences

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The Federal Correctional Institution Terminal Island is closing due to crumbling underground tunnels and other infrastructure problems, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

A hiker alerted authorities on 28 May to the remains in Carson National Forest.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Health Minister Samuel Roger Kamba said the authorities needed to put health measures in place to protect travellers.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Pasqual was ultimately stopped by authorities at a border checkpoint in Sierra Blanca, Texas, and extradited to Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

In the middle of the second week, hospital authorities arranged a ride for me on a food truck headed south.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom