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In overturning Tsarnaev’s death sentence, the panel also said some evidence was improperly withheld that might have indicated Tamerlan was domineering and had radicalized his younger brother.

From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022

Forrest Sr. was domineering and possessed a volcanic temper — in contrast to the more benevolent candy king, Milton Hershey.

From New York Times • Jul. 27, 2016

Things quickly grew fraught, however: Diski was a sullen and stubborn teen-ager, and Lessing was domineering and insensitive.

From The New Yorker • Jun. 28, 2016

He was domineering, arrogant and thought he was "untouchable" because of Shelterbox's success, prosecutor Warren Hornsby said.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2015

The emperor, sagacious as he was domineering, waived the prosecution of his plan for the present, preparing to resume it when he had punished and paralyzed those who opposed.

From The Empire of Austria; Its Rise and Present Power by Abbott, John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot)