domineering

Example Sentences

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Tita, the novel’s protagonist, is forced to devote her life to tending to her domineering mother, Elena, the role expected of the youngest daughter.

From Los Angeles Times

As Season 4 begins, the youngest three Roys are on the outs with their domineering father and face an uphill battle in reclaiming the family business.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr. Ray, who was then 50 years old, quickly became a domineering force in the dormitory, called Slonim Woods, according to prosecutors.

From New York Times

Lawrence came to the conclusion that Mabel, the domineering American woman, was the root of all evil.

From Los Angeles Times

Then he was the domineering chief executive with a flourishing national brand and an iron grip on power in New York.

From New York Times