reprimanded

Example Sentences

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The Press Association reported the Ryder Cup winner was reprimanded by Augusta National officials for his actions.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

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

Sometimes unsavories actually broke the law in minor ways, although most lost interest eventually, because they were always caught by the Thunderhead and reprimanded by peace officers.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman