Example Sentences

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Vazquez came onto authorities’ radar in January 2025, when concerns about his mental health arose.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The extended closure was widely seen as a reflection of the authorities’ extreme aversion to risk, with no one willing to take responsibility in case something bad happens.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

From Benedict Canyon to San Quentin, the ensemble pursues clues and follows possible leads, undaunted by authorities’ annoyance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

As often in such large-scale attacks, it was preceded by warnings and criticism has been mounting over the authorities' failure to act on these advance signals, Le Cour Grandmaison says.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Avoiding international condemnation was the authorities’ principal goal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela