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
"You, Jim," called out the fellow who appeared to be in authority.
From The Gold Hunters' Adventures Or, Life in Australia by Champney, James Wells
Because you have been faithful in a very little, be in authority over ten cities.'
From The Gospels in Four Part Harmony by Clontz, J.
Still, as a teacher, she would be in authority.
From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
It is not strange, however, that the workman, conscious of the strength of the fraternity behind him, sometimes grows arrogant and insolent toward those who must necessarily be in authority over him.
From Monopolies and the People by Baker, Charles Whiting
