talking-tos
- plural of talking-to.
Example Sentences
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After a week or so of criticism and talking-tos from his staff, Biden reversed his position.
From Slate • Jul. 12, 2022
He gave us a couple of stern talking-tos across his seven years.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2022
Despite repeated questionings and stern talking-tos both at school and at home, she had refused to say anything about what had caused this outburst.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
All the stern talking-tos she’d gotten at the orphanage, all the wagging fingers and tight faces...they circled back around her like a whirlwind of shame.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
