Example Sentences

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Although failure to match is chastening, U.S. graduates have an excellent chance at finding a program the next year.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2015

It is chastening to read William Goldman's classic Adventures in the Screen Trade and be reminded that Eddie Murphy ruled the 80s, Burt Reynolds the 70s.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2011

Perhaps that accounts for the relative absence of rage now, though it is chastening to be told that UK banks accounted for a quarter of lending in Ireland at the peak.

From The Guardian • Dec. 8, 2010

Suffering is chastening her; I have great faith in that for there is no doubt that trials and suffering strengthen a nation just as they strengthen individuals.

From On the Fringe of the Great Fight by Nasmith, George G. (George Gallie)

I own to but one goddess, and she is chastening.

From The Grey Cloak by Peirce, Thomas Mitchell