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.

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Despite starting from a neutral position roughly three yards off his line, John shows no hesitation in extending himself nearly 10 yards to reach the edge of his penalty spot and claim the ball with authority. Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 9 July 2025 Relations with authority figures, perhaps parents, might be challenging right now. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 2 July 2025 This is an upbeat, energetic day, even if certain issues with authority figures are challenging. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 4 June 2025 Furthermore, your relations with authority figures (parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs) are subject to confusion and misunderstandings. Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for with authority

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“With authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20authority. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

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