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
A man, who appeared to be in authority, walked to the centre of the dancing-floor and made an announcement that de Spain failed to catch.
From Nan of Music Mountain by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)
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
Still, as a teacher, she would be in authority.
From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
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)
