Example Sentences

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Gallrein ended by chiding reporters: “Be fair and balanced, can we do that?”

From Slate • May 19, 2026

We still play cards and games together while chiding each other.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

One recent, pointed example drew on a speech from 2000, chiding people who lecture others but fail to preach by example.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

A popular thread on the r/drones subreddit included dozens of comments chiding the photographer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

Later Booth would write a letter to Dr. Stuart, chiding him for his lack of Southern hospitality and honor.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson