with authority
idiom
: with the confident quality of someone who knows a lot about something or who is respected or obeyed by other people
She spoke with authority about the history of the building.
Examples of with authority in a Sentence
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Some of us, however, at least speak with authority.
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Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
This time, instead of the 2003 law, the Biden administration anchored its new plan with authority in the 1965 Higher Education Act, which allows the education secretary to compromise, waive or release loans under certain circumstances.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The collection mixes storytelling and self-reflection, and Gossett delivers with authority in his voice.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
This agency must be empowered with authority to intervene swiftly, just as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board do during banking crises.
—Jonathan Slotkin and David Vawdrey, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Another win for Panera: The exemption meant bakeries were also off the hook on industry standards that could have been established by a fast-food council with authority to set rules about working conditions, including training.
—Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Finally, wrap up your content with authority by including a compelling call to action.
—Peter Boyd, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Some actors have problems with authority, but just as many directors are threatened when intelligent actors ask challenging questions that reveal their lack of preparation.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
Not an era-defining smash, but big enough to re-announce Grande’s presence with authority as needed.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
Vogue, 8 Apr. 2024
This time, instead of the 2003 law, the Biden administration anchored its new plan with authority in the 1965 Higher Education Act, which allows the education secretary to compromise, waive or release loans under certain circumstances.
—Danielle Douglas-Gabriel, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024
The collection mixes storytelling and self-reflection, and Gossett delivers with authority in his voice.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2024
This agency must be empowered with authority to intervene swiftly, just as the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Federal Reserve Board do during banking crises.
—Jonathan Slotkin and David Vawdrey, STAT, 14 Mar. 2024
Another win for Panera: The exemption meant bakeries were also off the hook on industry standards that could have been established by a fast-food council with authority to set rules about working conditions, including training.
—Daniela Sirtori-Cortina, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2024
Finally, wrap up your content with authority by including a compelling call to action.
—Peter Boyd, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024
Some actors have problems with authority, but just as many directors are threatened when intelligent actors ask challenging questions that reveal their lack of preparation.
—Ingrid Vasquez, Peoplemag, 7 Feb. 2024
Not an era-defining smash, but big enough to re-announce Grande’s presence with authority as needed.
—Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2024
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“With authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20authority. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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