Example Sentences

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She was scolding them, informing them that in her neighborhood, people are not supposed to act in certain ways.

From Washington Post • May 29, 2020

Isabella Rossellini was scolding her spotted mutt, hoping to keep him from mauling a hen that had strayed from her coop.

From New York Times • May 10, 2018

He talked to her like he was scolding a 6-year-old.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2018

Arun's story flashed in my mind in that instant I was scolding my daughter, and I became quiet. 

From Inc • Jan. 30, 2012

“He’s going to need some time to digest this,” Nurse Beverly said, almost as if Dad were Max’s age, and Nurse Beverly was scolding Dad.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix