chastened

Example Sentences

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There is also a point to prove for Rohl and his chastened squad.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The day of the surprise announcement, a chastened Disney said, “we respect OpenAI’s decision to exit the video generation business and to shift its priorities elsewhere.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

For David McWilliams, an Irish economist, podcaster and chastened former central banker, monetary economics is a branch of humane letters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

His players should be equally chastened after this lacklustre surrender.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

All three of them bowed their heads, chastened.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray