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Discover LudwigThe phrase "authorities believed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the opinions or conclusions drawn by officials or governing bodies regarding a particular situation or event.
Example: "The authorities believed that the recent changes in policy would lead to improved public safety."
Alternatives: "officials thought" or "the government assumed".
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At first the authorities believed that the attack had been a suicide bombing.
Mr. Ahmadi said authorities believed the attacker had ties to the Taliban.
The authorities believed that the men intended to fight in Iraq.
He said the authorities believed that at least 282 more people still lay buried in landslides.
British television reported early today that the authorities believed the men were illegal immigrants.
The Scottish health secretary, Nicola Sturgeon, said that authorities believed the virus was still being contained.
Irish authorities believed Baron ran a company that rented out deckchairs in Spain.
Mr. Rabeca said authorities believed that they knew the identities of some major cable criminals.
Deputy Harry Drucker said initially that the authorities believed Mr. Beck had torched the house.
Late last week, the focus turned to a man the authorities believed was the last person to contact Ms. Sierra.
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