reprimanded

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In all but one of the cases, officers were reprimanded or ordered to undergo retraining because they had erred in actions leading up to the shootings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

"Any person or entity that challenges the public order decreed by the transitional authorities will be severely reprimanded, in compliance with the law," the statement said.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

The Texas AFT’s lawsuit said that following the agency’s September email, teachers were doxxed, put on leave, reprimanded or terminated over their social-media posts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Sudhir Kumar Kori, an accountant from Uttar Pradesh, allegedly died by suicide after he took a day's leave for his wedding and was reprimanded by his superior for it, his family told BBC Hindi.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2025

But there were moments when my parents reprimanded me, and I tried to defend myself by talking back.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi