Example Sentences

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The manager, Paulo Bento, might have reproached them at half-time, but he would also have pointed out that his side had impressed in several respects.

From The Guardian • Jun. 17, 2012

In fact the Bureau's critics, of which it always has plenty, have reproached it for not making greater use of the method once its value was demonstrated.

From Time Magazine Archive

For years Soviet educators have reproached the U.S. with being halfhearted about coeducation.

From Time Magazine Archive

Many wise men, however, have reproached him for revealing the mysteries of truth to the vulgar herd.

From Mystics and Saints of Islam by Field, Claud

Poor little Patty's ankle was terribly sprained, and Hal reproached himself for his folly, and would have reproached himself longer, perhaps, if Lady Di.

From Children's Literature A Textbook of Sources for Teachers and Teacher-Training Classes by Clippinger, Erle Elsworth