Mrs Thompson's imperious style has led to the departure of the campaign manager and other functionaries.

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Gallian's imperious innings included 32 boundaries off 278 balls.

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Not only had Mr Manning failed in two elections to crack the Liberal hold on Ontario, Canada's most populous province, but even some of his erstwhile supporters claim he has become an imperious leader, out of touch with Reform's populist roots.

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