Mrs Thompson's imperious style has led to the departure of the campaign manager and other functionaries.

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Gallian's imperious innings included 32 boundaries off 278 balls.

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Not only had Mr Manning failed in two elections to crack the Liberal hold on Ontario, Canada's most populous province, but even some of his erstwhile supporters claim he has become an imperious leader, out of touch with Reform's populist roots.

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However, Chelsea under Ancelotti have been imperious at home and all United's play counted for nothing when Terry rose highest to meet Lampard's pinpoint free-kick and put the Londoners into a precious lead.

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Laura Esterman is imperious and condescending in both eras as Harriet, Perry's controlling mother.

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Google is an imperious dictator in ways that weren't under the FTC's examination.

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The imperious Sinclair headed Canada ahead for the third time just three minutes later, but the U.S. found an equalizer in controversial fashion.

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