earful
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During one of his first congressional testimonies, Greenspan received an earful from senators after suggesting the Fed was going to have to cool down the labor market by raising rates.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026
But while that old post is still up, Ogles deleted the more recent post after getting an earful from other GOP members and leadership.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
“I’m sure he’s getting an earful right now of oil prices and people getting really concerned again.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Atkins remains optimistic about her adopted home state, notwithstanding her unsuccessful run for governor and the earful of criticisms she heard along the way,
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025
In the hallway, on the other side of the glass door, Principal Merritt is getting an earful from Emily Grant’s mom.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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