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
Cornelia had noticed a girl who seemed to be in authority, and who sat where she could oversee and overhear all that went on.
From The Coast of Bohemia by Howells, William Dean
It is precisely some one to be in authority over us that we want to elect.
From Three Dramas by Sharp, R. Farquharson (Robert Farquharson)
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)
“Where is the white feather?” asked one of the older men who seemed to be in authority.
From The Black Phantom by Miller, Leo E. (Leo Edward)
