scolded

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In the denial, the patent commissioner scolded Hunt for allowing “his discovery to slumber” for so long, saying he submitted an application only to “strangle” someone else’s invention, presumably Howe’s.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

In Zambrano’s case, Gee scolded the government over how the detention unfolded.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

Howell scolded the lawyers for their failure to “prevent these statements from being made in DHS’s official communications to the public.”

From Slate • Feb. 18, 2026

Last month, Kim vowed to root out "evil" and scolded lazy officials at a major meeting of Pyongyang's top brass.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

Ik-ik-ik-ik, he scolded, thrashing around in the dirt.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer