scolding

Example Sentences

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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

When I wrote about the experience anonymously on Reddit, I received a mix of sympathy and scolding.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 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

Just like Clayton could read the tones and nods and ghost notes of Cool Papa’s guitar-playing, he could read what it meant when her usual scolding tones changed to something more hard and firm.

From "Clayton Byrd Goes Underground" by Rita Williams-Garcia