admonishing

Example Sentences

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Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

And on Sunday, he was admonishing himself for it.

From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025

“It has definitely empowered people,” Ali said, also admonishing the hospital for refusing to address Soliman publicly.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025

Spencer was years ahead of other Republicans in admonishing the GOP to be more welcoming to Latinos.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2025

“Heart attack. His second,” Tariq’s mother said, giving her husband an admonishing look.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini