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
It is a painful revelation, and the moral which it teaches us is, to be gracious to other poor suppliants if it ever comes to our turn to be in authority.
From The Daughters of a Genius by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.
"What d'ye mean by saying that, Jenkins?" demanded the man who seemed to be in authority, since the second one called him "sir," and seemed ready to obey his orders.
From The Strange Cabin on Catamount Island by Leslie, Lawrence J.
The man was talking and seemed to be in authority.
From Kid Wolf of Texas by Powers, Paul S. (Paul Sylvester)
As my near relative it is fitting that you should be in authority.
From The Young Carthaginian A Story of The Times of Hannibal by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
