Example Sentences

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Epstein advises him on the sale of his healthcare business, and chides him for not being careful enough in checking out the background of a new contact.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

She arrives before he does, and when he opens the door to meet him, she chides his behavior.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

“Jesus belongs to the Herdmans just as much as anyone else,” she chides her daughter.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

One of his hosts chides him for talking while he should be eating her excellent food, as anyone's mom would do.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2023

There's no point in worrying about things you can't change, Gram’s voice chides, and you can't change what people think of you.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish