Sentence examples for before the authorities from inspiring English sources

The night before, the authorities had used tear gas to quell a protest demanding the extension of the deadline.

Under German law, tax dogers can only demand amnesty if they come clean fully and before the authorities are on to them.

There was once a blind man whom Jesus had given sight who was then dragged before the authorities who demanded to know, "Who is he has given you, your sight?" I've met these angry people, haven't you?

He is to appear before the authorities in September.

It stood for several hours before the authorities had it scrubbed off.

It stood for several hours before the authorities scrubbed it off.

And a storm of discussion erupted online before the authorities could contain it.

Before the authorities could confirm this fresh twist, they got their confirmation in another fashion.

He said Ms. Connors had come home about an hour before the authorities showed up.

Mr. Terhune admitted today that sex offenders were released before the authorities could be notified.

One suspects that things will have to get a lot worse before the authorities start the rotors.