scolding

Example Sentences

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Porter was initially viewed as having a potential edge in the race, but her prospects dimmed after videos emerged in October of the UC Irvine law professor scolding a reporter and swearing at an aide.

From Los Angeles Times

But Cronin wasn’t done, later admonishing a reporter for what he considered a dumb question, then scolding the reporter for allegedly raising his voice at him.

From Los Angeles Times

Maya-Jade said in that scolding adult voice that had made the boy so angry when they first met.

From Literature

He’d give anything right now to have his mom and dad scolding him for not paying attention.

From Literature

Mama is always scolding me to have more patience.

From Literature