upbraid
Example Sentences
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Andy Hertzfeld, a charter member of Apple’s Macintosh development team, recalled being summoned to a meeting called by Jobs to upbraid Gates over Microsoft’s plans for the Windows display.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Since then she has continued to upbraid Mr Trump.
From BBC • May 11, 2021
It’s understandable to have complicated needs and feelings even in the wake of great grief, and I don’t want you to upbraid yourself when you already feel a sense of guilt.
From Slate • Jun. 1, 2020
And, most judges usually would upbraid opposing counsels if they addressed one another in similar fashion or used ad hominem language in the courtroom.
From Fox News • Jan. 23, 2020
Whenever he walked into my presence I became silent, waiting for him to speak, wondering if he were going to upbraid me for something.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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