1.   Federal authorities gave Alascom verbal approval to begin the project.

2.   Some authorities give the misleading impression that they alone have the absolute right to deliver certain services to the public.

3.   The city authorities gave permission for the rally to take place.

4.   The city authorities have given their consent to leases on two buildings in the centre of Moscow.

5.   The municipal authorities gave the go-ahead for the march.

6.   Unfortunately the authorities give only limited guidance as to what breaches are capable of remedy...

7.   John Buxton, director of property services at Darlington council, said the authority had given NCP a quote for that work.

8.   The portfolio would stay in Russia until authorities have given permission for the pictures to be exported.

9.   The authorities have given special emphasis to the financial instruments offered by banks and building societies.