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imperiously

[im-peer-ee-uhs-lee] / ɪmˈpɪər i əs li /




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Imperiously, De Gaulle refused Debr�'s resignation and fired off orders to General Maurice Challe, French commander in chief in Algeria.

From Time Magazine Archive

Imperiously he ordered a young man to stand aside for the "Kingfish of Louisiana."

From Time Magazine Archive

Imperiously he announced: "Gentlemen, I control this company."

From Time Magazine Archive

Imperiously she disarmed us, and, without ceremony, we were hustled up the dark stairs to the kitchen sink.

From Explorers of the Dawn by Morley, Christopher

Imperiously she led the way down the great hall, now full of cots, and to a narrow door.

From The Boy Scouts in Front of Warsaw by Durston, George




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