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Meanings of brooked no argument in English

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Usage of brooked no argument in English
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The authoritative European Football Yearbook noted that their triumph brooked no argument.
The Guardian
2
The pride and certainty in Mitch's tone and posture brooked no argument.
Riding the storm
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Though phrased as a request, Lucille's steely tone brooked no argument.
Bulletproof bride
4
His tone was the bellow of a steamer captain, and brooked no argument.
Fevre Dream
5
In a calm voice that brooked no argument, he said: Cut the crap, Pratt.
The Truth About the Harry Quebert Affair
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The tone of his voice brooked no argument so she dismounted with a moue.
Eve of darkness
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Now, she told him, in tones that brooked no argument.
Anansi Boys
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Do it now. His tone and mien brooked no argument.
Hostile intent
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His tone brooked no argument, and he received none.
Ahsoka
10
Now Amunhotep paced on the top of the hill and his voice brooked no argument.
Nefertiti
11
Pete shouted in a tone that brooked no argument.
Street magic
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In a tone that brooked no argument, he said, We dare not take you far.
Brotherhood of the Wolf
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Hold still. His rough voice brooked no argument.
Burning up
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Yoda's nod was slow and brooked no argument.
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
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That is not going to happen, he told Sky Sports in a manner that brooked no argument.
Reuters
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The Watch shall escort you as far as Winterfell, Mormont announced in a tone that brooked no argument.
A Game of Thrones
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