castigating

Example Sentences

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Besides, the grand majority of those castigating “Barbie” hadn’t seen it, he said, adding that he would like to.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2023

“When something is broken, we don’t agonize,” Senator Markey said, while castigating the court.

From New York Times • May 22, 2023

On the left, meanwhile, publicly castigating the big asset managers on ESG, including calling for senior executives to resign, risks creating a bunker mentality that could lead the firms to disengage from the broader debate.

From Washington Post • Feb. 20, 2023

There were similar scenes from West Ham's players at Southampton, castigating Peter Bankes for not ruling out Saints' opener, while Hammers boss David Moyes said the VAR needed "to go to Specsavers".

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2022

He’s visibly upset, rushing around to get the new reel, castigating himself and apologizing.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak