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 older of the two warriors who had shared the canoe with Spotted Deer seemed to be in authority.
From Spotted Deer by Gregor, Elmer
One very lank gentleman, in a loose limp white cravat, long white waistcoat, and a black great-coat, who seemed to be in authority among them, felt called upon to acknowledge it.
From Martin Chuzzlewit by Dickens, Charles
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)
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
