Example Sentences

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The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Elsewhere, the public rebukes and confusion over U.S. strategy are taking a toll on other allies, officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

No similar rebukes against Daines are expected in the Senate.

From Slate • Mar. 7, 2026

The legal defeats mark the latest rebukes of federal prosecutors’ aggressive attempts to charge protesters in L.A. under First Asst.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

Though speechless and unaware, the dying woman rebukes us all.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein