in authority
idiom
: having official power to make important decisions
No one in authority objected to the plan.
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Reese has no trouble coming up with ideas for how to improve the Sky — and sharing them with anyone in authority, from general manager Jeff Pagliocca to owner Michael Alter.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Another big reason for the shift in authority is that Venice and Cannes attract a hefty contingent of European film executives and creatives, many of whom are awards voters.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
People in authority are willing to endorse you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
This is also a great time to look for a better job, launch a business or seek to win the affection of those in authority.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
Another big reason for the shift in authority is that Venice and Cannes attract a hefty contingent of European film executives and creatives, many of whom are awards voters.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
People in authority are willing to endorse you.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
This is also a great time to look for a better job, launch a business or seek to win the affection of those in authority.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 24 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for in authority
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“In authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20authority. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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