admonishment

Example Sentences

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I wanted to twist the knobs on the radios and punch at the keys of the typewriters, but the admonishment from the counter girl downstairs made me keep my hands firmly clasped together.

From Literature

Such mealy-mouthed admonishments are how we got here in the first place.

From Salon

A public admonishment is typically issued for serious misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times

The trial court sustained the objection but gave the jury no admonishments or instructions with respect to this part of the prosecutor’s arguments.”

From Los Angeles Times

But when the two reconvene, there is no talk of favors or captious admonishments, only the authentic joy of seeing a friend’s familiar face after so long.

From Salon