peremptoriness

Example Sentences

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Covering not just movies and television but also theater and cabaret, Reed, a Southerner who seemed as much a part of Manhattan as the skyline, lorded over the arts with a homogenizing mainstream peremptoriness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

"You sit down, Frank," she said, with a peremptoriness begot of her excitement.

From The Way of the Strong by Cullum, Ridgwell

He knocked again, this time with a peremptoriness augmented by the fear in his heart.

From The Trail of Conflict by Loring, Emilie Baker

John Dene rapped out the words with a peremptoriness that startled Marjorie.

From John Dene of Toronto A Comedy of Whitehall by Jenkins, Herbert George

Duty before pleasure,” finished Bessie, with good-humored peremptoriness, as she marched off in the direction of the morning-room.

From Our Bessie by Carey, Rosa Nouchette