berating
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"I started to feel guilty and started berating myself internally for it all."
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Then as now, Martin chose a polite but firm approach to Trump, who spent much of the question-and-answer session berating US allies for rebuffing his calls to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
Since Takaichi’s remark on Taiwan in November, Beijing’s retaliation has included berating Tokyo at the United Nations, canceling flights to Japan and tightening export controls on goods with potential military uses.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
Former Rep. Katie Porter — an early leader in polls — late last year faltered after videos emerged of her screaming at an aide and berating a reporter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026
We round the corner, Dr. Schillinger still berating me, and then we’re through the front door of Tatarska 3.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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