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It invoked “The Godfather” in a 51-page presentation chastising Warner for sticking with the Netflix deal, writing, “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse,” on a page about Paramount’s competing bid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

The leader has also openly expressed anger at the slow pace of some projects, chastising lazy officials and even firing his vice premier in public for alleged incompetence last week.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Like I said, you want to come to the conversation from a place of trying to understand his decisions, not judging or chastising him for making them in the first place.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

"This is not about chastising any artist at a different point in their career on how much they're charging for their tickets," he said.

From BBC • Aug. 8, 2025

Anthony stood and stunned the spectators by chastising the judge in his own courtroom.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling