Lexus tuned the LS exhaust to convey a more authoritative tone, yet also designed the cabin to ensure utterly quiet cruising. (topspeed.com)
He co-wrote Anchorman with director Adam McKay, so it's probably no coincidence that his Ron Burgundy conducts himself with the same level of commitment, speaking in soothing, authoritative tones whether recapping the day's headlines, ordering «three fingers of Glenlivet,» or talking to his dog. (film.avclub.com)
It gives a more authoritative tone (as if being thoroughly objective) and also concedes that past papers may be wrong yet so important that they can not be withdrawn, and also that papers that are the result of a collaboration can be criticized by any of the authors. (wattsupwiththat.com)