Example Sentences

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A stickler for defense, Cronin had yelled at Harris and threatened to throw him out of a recent practice that was open to reporters because the guard was not executing traps to the coach’s liking.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

Hontzas said that in a Zoom interview in April, a Beard investigator asked him about anonymous allegations that he had yelled at employees and customers.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Seedlings is your company, Reid had yelled at Amanda that morning, conveniently relinquishing control now that there was a crisis.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2023

She marveled later that some fans had yelled, “Happy Eid,” as she served.

From Washington Post • Jul. 9, 2022

He had yelled, “NO-NO-NO!” so many times that Daddy had to pick him up and take him to the car and back to the house.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles