Example Sentences

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Suzanna’s problems include the apparent near-insolvency of her father upon his death—possibly jeopardizing her studies in psychology—and the untender mercies of her mother, Susan, played with delectable evil-queen imperiousness by Linda Emond.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But the imperiousness of the Times in their quest to expose him is still galling.

From Salon • Aug. 30, 2024

The third title he has overseen from start to finish had elements of imperiousness, but not many.

From BBC • May 16, 2024

Maybe you want to show off a voice, as Nicks did, that still sounds great at age 74 — low and smoky, with an imperiousness that can suddenly melt away to reveal pure need.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2023

But then the starter would set the field off, War Admiral would drop down and skim over the track, and everyone would forgive him for his imperiousness.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand