rebuked

Example Sentences

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They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

However many sporting governing bodies have publicly rebuked athletes for choosing to compete in the games and some sporting governing bodies have banned athletes for taking part.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

French President Jacques Chirac, a strong opponent of the effort in Iraq, rebuked them for having “missed a great opportunity to shut up.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The governor’s office sharply rebuked the court’s action.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

“Why, daughter,” he rebuked her, “what sort of talk is this?”

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare