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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But the defense, which produced six sacks and a pair of interceptions by Pro Bowl cornerback Jaycee Horn, closed out the game with authority.
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Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
The Yankees claimed a 9-6 comeback win, and announced their presence in the series with authority.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Power meetings, sudden opportunities, or straight-up confrontations with authority figures may pop this week.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
However, discussions with authority figures are less than ideal.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte Observer, 19 Oct. 2025
The Yankees claimed a 9-6 comeback win, and announced their presence in the series with authority.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Power meetings, sudden opportunities, or straight-up confrontations with authority figures may pop this week.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 5 Oct. 2025
However, discussions with authority figures are less than ideal.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 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 30 Oct. 2025.
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