Example Sentences

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And on Sunday, he was admonishing himself for it.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

I got an email from the superintendent, who was admonishing me for going above her and not going directly to her.

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2023

"I think we all realize he was admonishing the House Democrats, but again, trying to keep it nonpartisan," Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., told CNN.

From Salon • Jan. 24, 2020

The train operator was admonishing passengers to pull in their bags, use all available doors or wait for the next train.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2019

The supposition, if any, would have been that he was admonishing himself.

From The Egoist by Meredith, George