scolding

Example Sentences

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But the dentist scolding you for not flossing more often may not own the business anymore.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Caluori says that, along with Pollock's trailblazing example, he has taken heed of a training-ground scolding from former England captain Owen Farrell.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

And with responses from Russia and China limited to scolding statements, there is little reason not to keep pushing ahead.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

Imagine this: The cheerful, if slightly scolding voices of the self-checkout machines punctuate the steady hum of fluorescent lights.

From Salon • Jan. 3, 2026

Duane remained silent until the scolding part of the conversation was over and the problem-solving part could begin.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el