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

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

They seemed to be in authority, for when they had spoken all the others were silent.

From Through the Air to the North Pole or The Wonderful Cruise of the Electric Monarch by Rockwood, Roy

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.

However, we won through the mouth of the mine without violence, but here a huge Lakonian who seemed to be in authority held up his hand and blocked our way.

From Priestess of the Flame by Wright, Sewell Peaslee