rebuked

Example Sentences

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The court also rebuked the CBI for building its case on statements made by approvers - accomplices who turn state's witnesses in exchange for a pardon or reduced sentences.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

US State Department officials rebuked Somalia's leaders On Wednesday over reports of food aid theft and paused "all ongoing US assistance programs" to its government, according to a post to X.

From Barron's • Jan. 8, 2026

Harry wasn’t being rebuked; he was triggering the reaction the bit needed.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 2025

Other red flags: The Education Department and Federal Trade Commission had rebuked Ms. Javice’s startup in 2017 and 2020 for misleading customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

I didn’t mind the rebuke—it is an honor to be rebuked by the king.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz