admonish

Example Sentences

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But Mr Costello's testimony was contradicted by his own emails, and in an unusual and chaotic moment, a furious Justice Merchan cleared the courtroom so he could admonish Costello about his behaviour on the stand.

From BBC • May 30, 2024

The judge even cleared the courtroom briefly to admonish him.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

Justice Juan Merchan had to admonish Trump for “cursing audibly” and “shaking his head visually.”

From Slate • May 11, 2024

Judges appointed to the bench by presidents of both political parties have sought to use their platforms to combat distortions about the attack and admonish rioters for casting themselves as victims of political persecution.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 5, 2024

The man in the grey suit does not admonish him for calling.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern