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rebuke

[ri-byook] / rɪˈbyuk /




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The message followed Rubio on the visit and drew a rare rebuke from India’s foreign ministry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

But then came the Doncic deal, the finger-pointing and a throaty rebuke by the team’s fans, mostly centered on Harrison.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Prime Minister Netanyahu then issued his own rebuke.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The new CEO faced a stinging rebuke from shareholders last week at the annual general meeting where they largely rejected two board proposals as a step backwards on transparency, particularly concerning climate strategy.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Though I could not deliver justice for the crimes of Claudius, nor rebuke Gertrude for being fickle, I did strike at their consciences.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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