scolding

Example Sentences

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The other man, after getting to his feet, appears to continue scolding Ritchson before the actor and his family drive off.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

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

After the man left, we got the scolding of our lives, not just for throwing rocks in the man’s pool, but also for lying about it.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles