admonishment

Example Sentences

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The judge’s admonishment of Peters was breathtaking as he rejected her lies and laid bare her craven motivations and manipulations.

From Slate • Oct. 22, 2024

DeWine's admonishment came after members of his party have spent the last week spreading baseless accusations against immigrants in the small city.

From Salon • Sep. 15, 2024

Writing to Simon Case, the UK's top civil servant, she asked for the material to be removed, with "suitable admonishment for those responsible".

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2024

Warning against firework dangers has become a persistent admonishment, with additional concerns in December, fire officials said.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2023

He was imperturbable on the witness stand and treated the prosecutors as though they were errant students who needed stern admonishment.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela