scolded

Example Sentences

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“You’re as defiant ... a defendant as this court has ever seen,” District Judge Matthew Barrett scolded her.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

At one point, the judge even scolded the officers for being too lenient with her.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has scolded reporters who ask basic questions about the war’s justification or objectives.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Right at the end of the day, Mr Justice Nicklin scolded Sherborne and said he was treating his questioning like a public inquiry.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

“Simone, that’s the last thing you need,” she scolded me.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles