be in authority

Example Sentences

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A woman who seemed to be in authority grabbed his wrist.

From New York Times • Jan. 15, 2011

She obviously turned to him now with her greedy old eyes as the one who was likely soon to be in authority.

From Fortitude by Walpole, Hugh, Sir

"Murphy, you watch this man while I make a call on the neighbors," said the officer who seemed to be in authority.

From The Million Dollar Mystery Novelized from the Scenario of F. Lonergan by MacGrath, Harold

The man whom the two girls imagined to be in authority over the group of people whom they had seen had promised to come to them as soon as he could help them.

From Madge Morton's Secret by Chalmers, Amy D. V.

I see it is best for the children, but I should like to know exactly who is to be in authority over them.'

From Beechcroft at Rockstone by Yonge, Charlotte Mary