Example Sentences

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Mr. Carlson chided the journalists who had scolded Mr. Ateba to observe “decorum” as he shouted questions at Ms. Jean-Pierre.

From Washington Times • Mar. 21, 2023

He had scolded Householder’s team last week for unprofessional and “bush league” behavior, after attorneys made faces and clicked pens during the government’s open statement.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 31, 2023

Last week, Balvin's mother told a Colombian news station that she had scolded her son for the song.

From BBC • Oct. 25, 2021

Nolan had scolded fans during last season's playoffs when they hurled promotional bracelets on the ice during a lopsided loss.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2016

It took no time at all for me to turn against my mother when I had scolded Vonetta and Fern for wanting to be flower girls at Pa’s wedding to another woman.

From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia