scolding

Example Sentences

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In 2018, he issued his most famous scolding, decrying the court’s failure to take up California’s 10-day waiting period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

They’re like, “You should be out there scolding people who use this term colloquially.”

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

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 • Feb. 18, 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

Tía Laura scolds, but even her scolding voice has nothing but worry in it.

From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez