Example Sentences

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“There’s a dad that’s not doing it,” she repeated — less incredulous than reproving now.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2025

People also lose coverage, however, because constantly proving and reproving eligibility is onerous — especially if you’re poor, not particularly adept at navigating red tape or don’t have stable housing.

From Washington Post • Mar. 3, 2022

When Donnersmarck reached for a Snickers, his mother shot him a reproving look.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 14, 2019

The robot never reacts in a reproving or dismissive way when the child behaves inappropriately.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2018

They bought groceries up the hill at the Thrift Market because they could not stand the reproving eyes of Lee Chong.

From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck