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How to pronounce authority in American English
“authority” pronunciation by American speakers
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“authority” in real sentences — American speakers
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The authority under law is with the civil authority.
U.S. Air Force
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York State Bridge Authority, The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority, the Port Authority of New York
NTSB
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the Palestinian Authority?
State Department
Other forms of “authority”
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