authorities
Example Sentences
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He is a resident of the small town of Julian in San Diego County, authorities said, and drove across the country from California.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
In addition to the imprisonment of Gao, the authorities also barred his wife and 7-year-old son, a U.S. citizen, from leaving China, their supporters said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
The policing agency was on scene in Johannesburg to support local authorities during the raids.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Spanish authorities must identify those remaining in Ceuta to establish whether they are entitled to international protection or, if not, begin procedures for their return.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
My parents and other adults at the masjid had given up trying to "save" her by getting the authorities involved.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
