the powers that be in a sentence

Examples

1. However the powers that be did not rate the actions of the supporters highly.
2. "You've got to check with the powers that be ."
3. The powers that be run this tournament the way they always have run it.
4. Cards and letters and calls are making their way to the powers that be.
5. Miller Junior High in San Marcos wishes the powers that be were so lenient.
6. I have mentioned that to the powers that be,
7. The powers that be at Michigan want us to forget the Fab Five ever existed.
8. Now he makes waves for the powers that be.
9. At the cold mercy of the powers that be.
10. Instead, the powers that be should find better judges.