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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Furthermore, your relations with authority figures (parents, bosses, teachers and VIPs) are subject to confusion and misunderstandings.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius could bring unresolved issues with authority or past work relationships to the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 May 2025
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Since Robinson returned from ankle surgery in late February, New York’s defense has reemerged as a top-10 unit — one that closes off driving lanes, clogs the paint, and clears the glass with authority.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 May 2025
Pluto retrograde in Aquarius could bring unresolved issues with authority or past work relationships to the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 3 May 2025
Catholics believe that each pope, the bishop of Rome, is a successor to the throne held by Saint Peter, with authority over the church, according to Britannica.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Since Robinson returned from ankle surgery in late February, New York’s defense has reemerged as a top-10 unit — one that closes off driving lanes, clogs the paint, and clears the glass with authority.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 17 Apr. 2025
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“With authority.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20authority. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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