rebuke
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Launched on Monday, the anniversary of the Gwangju Uprising crackdown, the "Tank Day" coffee tumbler promotion sparked calls to boycott Starbucks Korea and prompted a harsh rebuke from President Lee Jae Myung.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
Nathan Hochman and the union that represents rank-and-file police officers offered a stinging rebuke of embattled City Atty.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
But outlets were more direct in their rebuke of the situation.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
In the event of an overwhelming rebuke of Mr. Monopoly, the vote may expand to the greater town population.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
As Mrs. Caruthers raised the cup, Ophie sank into a deep curtsy, eyes downcast as her heart pounded while she waited for the inevitable rebuke.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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