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Meanings of position of authority in English

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Usage of position of authority in English
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April asked from her usual position of authority in the front passenger seat.
Dolly departed
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Nobody in a position of authority is ignoring her claims anymore.
The Irish Times
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I want power, I want a secure position of authority.
Imperfect Sword
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I spoke to...someone in a position of authority...just a five-minute meeting, expressing some concerns.
World war z: an oral history of the zombie war
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He used his position of authority to mute their voices.
The Guardian
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Now so embittered that I would not trust him in any position of authority.
Perilous Shield
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But when you're in a position of authority you have to face the responsibilities.
Warlord of Kor
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At the least, it implies a sense of responsibility consistent with her position of authority.
Beyond The Frontier: Guardian
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A position of authority involves certain temptations to pride.
The Black Robe
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What has Egyptian blood-gotto do with a position of authority in a British coven?
The Meaning of Witchcraft
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I would suggest that the male church is fearful of losing its traditional position of authority.
The Irish Times
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There was no inside track, no one to confirm or deny from any position of authority.
The Irish Times
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The headman succeeded to this position of authority.
Down with the Cities!
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Now, we can engage in international discussions on climate change from a position of authority and leadership.
The Guardian
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Capricorn Your horoscopes by Russell Grant Someone in a position of authority will make an unscheduled speech.
Independent.ie
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The Fifth Ward goggled to see their ghostly counselor, Brother Chulian, in such a position of authority.
Gather, Darkness!