Sentence examples for assertions of authority from inspiring English sources

Exact(7)

This lack of confidence erupts in anxious assertions of authority.

The question recurs throughout the first section of the book, and every time it is fraught — as quotidian exchanges so often are — with claims to knowledge, assertions of authority, bids for love.

The assertions of authority by this feisty new class of Democratic governors, in interviews and news conferences throughout the day, came at a time of generally depressed spirits in the party.

The question recurs throughout the first section of the book, and every time it is fraught as quotidian exchanges so often are with claims to knowledge, assertions of authority, bids for love.

Whether from Bill Clinton's executive initiatives in the face of Republican control of both houses of Congress, George W. Bush's wartime assertions of authority, or other actions, the power concentrated in the White House has expanded in each Administration since Franklin D. Roosevelt's.

As we enter a new journalistic era in which ubiquitous video allows us to check the assertions of authority figures against footage of the actual event in question, it's worth reconsidering some habits and conventions of traditional reporting that have led to public embarrassments in recent days and weeks.

Show more...

Similar(49)

The judgment of beauty carries an assertion of authority: something universal has been found.

He wants to "restore the balance," as he put it, after the unprecedented assertion of authority by Vice President Dick Cheney.

"We believe this assertion of authority goes well beyond any authority provided by Congress, and creates uncertainty for the communications industry, innovators, investors and consumers," Mr. Glover added.

In fact, his expulsion was an assertion of authority by the prime minister, Manuel Valls, over an unruly firebrand who could not resist mocking his own government.

As for "who am I to judge," surely the pope is not relinquishing the church's assertion of authority in matters of faith and morals.

Show more...

Ludwig, your English writing platform

Write better and faster with AI suggestions while staying true to your unique style.

Student

Used by millions of students, scientific researchers, professional translators and editors from all over the world!

MitStanfordHarvardAustralian Nationa UniversityNanyangOxford

Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak quote

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak

CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com

Get started for free

Unlock your writing potential with Ludwig

Letters

Most frequent sentences: