Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In the course of the struggle, the preamble, containing much objurgation, was stricken from the resolution and the word "alleged" was inserted before the charges to be investigated.

From Time Magazine Archive

The object of all this objurgation is one of unflappable Mac's most steadfast supporters and closest confidants.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bellowed from the hustings, tintinnabulated over the radio, ululated from a servile press . . . has come the objurgation 'Agriculture must be placed on an equality with industry'.

From Time Magazine Archive

The day after Sin's objurgation, Marcos raised the level of political tension yet again by placing the 230,000-member armed forces on red alert.

From Time Magazine Archive

Then he swung round with an objurgation and Jimmy grinned.

From A Damaged Reputation by Bindloss, Harold