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
The man was talking and seemed to be in authority.
From Kid Wolf of Texas by Powers, Paul S. (Paul Sylvester)
Lord Grey drew a ring from his finger, and gave it to that officer who seemed to be in authority as captain over the twelve men forming the guard.
From Robin Tremayne A Story of the Marian Persecution by Holt, Emily Sarah
Still, as a teacher, she would be in authority.
From The Rainbow by Lawrence, D. H. (David Herbert)
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)
