Example Sentences

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A Harvard colleague once said to him chidingly: "You take law awfully seriously."

From Time Magazine Archive

"Jock" Whitney broke into a grin and said chidingly, "Now, now."

From Time Magazine Archive

Robber Lustily boastful of U. S. wealth, chidingly scornful of U. S. attitude was a bulletin issued last week by Harriman National Bank & Trust Co.

From Time Magazine Archive

“Obviously you did too much yesterday, Mr. Deckard,” she said chidingly.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick

"Now this is not wise, Elizabeth," began Mrs. Marcy, chidingly.

From The Front Yard by Woolson, Constance Fenimore