She did her best to put authority in her gaze.

That's an approach that puts more policy-making authority in the hands of each school's principal, teachers and parents.

"We are putting decision-making authority closer to the customer," he said.

Putting distance and authority between them, Quinn thought, shrugging out of his topcoat.

A simple hierarchy puts decision-making authority permanently in the hands of a few people.

"Two pilgrims," the lady on the doorstep answered, putting authority and volume into her voice.

Somehow this seems to put authority and control in the right place.

Putting just as much power and authority into my voice as I could.

The 1976 decision put federal regulatory authority on the defensive as it had not been for a generation.

He put authority into his walk and posture.