reproach

Example Sentences

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Lawyers acting for Dean's mother have said the document appears to be a "character assassination" of both him and his family, to keep Pierce beyond reproach.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

Ocean Vuong’s magnificent and melancholy second novel, “The Emperor of Gladness,” is both ode and reproach.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2025

“In fact, following our efforts, our state-of-the-art compliance program has been repeatedly acknowledged as impressive and above reproach by outside parties.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

The teacher is clearly uncomfortable but doesn't feel empowered to stop or reproach Elizabeth.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023

The older girl entered so fully into the spirit of her own aloof compliance that she felt beyond reproach.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan