remonstrate

Example Sentences

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He remonstrated and swore at his wingman when he fired the first missile.

From BBC

Nottinghamshire Police said the victim, 46, had remonstrated the day after a drug deal about "being ripped off".

From BBC

The article’s sensational headline read, “Raving Private Ryan! Tom Hanks and wife Rita Wilson remonstrate with a red carpet staffer as they attend the 76th Cannes Film Festival premiere of Asteroid City.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the space of only 40 seconds, Silva was shown a red for remonstrating on the touchline and Willian was then sent off for the handball, which was a professional foul.

From Seattle Times

When someone on the Republican side of the room remonstrated, Biden paused before departing from his script to reply: “As my football coach used to say, lots of luck in your senior year.”

From Washington Post