scold
verb (used with object)
will be scolding
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future progressiveof scold.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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“See, Matilda? I was right. We have no cause to run out of the city like children scared by a ghost. Lucille will be scolding us by sunrise,” he chuckled.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
"Hush thee, child; thou must not speak more now, or the doctor will be scolding me."
From Judith Shakespeare Her love affairs and other adventures by William Black
Next week she will be scolding us all with double energy.
From Lady Rose's Daughter by Mrs. Humphry Ward
The old man will be scolding me if I stop here, because I upset his little grandson, and I do not choose to submit to that.”
From Norman Vallery or, How to Overcome Evil with Good by William Henry Giles Kingston
Come back quickly, Tihon dear, or mamma will be scolding again.
From The Storm by Constance Garnett
