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Kerry Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s sister, has rebuked her brother for endorsing former President Donald Trump, characterizing the latter as an "inexplicable effort" to undermine their father's legacy.

From Salon • Aug. 26, 2024

Switzerland’s lower house has rebuked it in a symbolic vote, and lawmakers have approved setting up an inquiry into the deal and the events leading up to it.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2023

The French government, while defending free speech, has rebuked the privately-owned magazine in the past for fanning tensions.

From Washington Times • Jan. 5, 2023

The Supreme Court has rebuked officials for their failure to clear the air and has asked the government of Delhi, its neighbouring states and federal authorities to work together to improve it.

From Reuters • Dec. 14, 2022

For this presumptuous advice, which was entirely gratuitous, I do not learn that the Secretary has rebuked him.

From A Rebel War Clerk's Diary at the Confederate States Capital by Jones, John Beauchamp