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
Such persons were not difficult to find, it is true; and it was a proof that those claiming to be in authority, rightfully or not, were present.
From Wyandotte by Cooper, James Fenimore
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
The man whom the two girls imagined to be in authority over the group of people whom they had seen had promised to come to them as soon as he could help them.
From Madge Morton's Secret by Chalmers, Amy D. V.
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)
