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

Eustace, I beg that you will decide who is to be in authority in this house—your mother or this young lady.

From Vera Nevill Or, Poor Wisdom's Chance by Cameron, H. Lovett, Mrs.

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

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

He was instantly, but mysteriously, approached, and touched on the arm by a red-faced bareheaded man, who seemed to be in authority, and was beckoned to follow.

From Reminiscences of Scottish Life and Character by Ramsay, Edward Bannerman