remonstrate
Example Sentences
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The Canadian remonstrated with Bernardes again before the second game of the second set, now about the time Nadal was taking to serve.
From BBC
Amid the loud jeers and direct abuse of high-ranking club officials by angry Everton fans, one spectator managed to get onto the field at Goodison Park and could be seen remonstrating with the team’s players.
From Seattle Times
City boss Pep Guardiola rages on the touchline, remonstrating with fourth official Mike Dean before animatedly removing his jacket.
From BBC
When she remonstrated with them, pointing out that the women had come to help restore the land so that their mothers and sisters could once again harvest periwinkles, they physically attacked her.
From New York Times
Aliev kicked the canvas and remonstrated angrily upon hearing of his disqualification, behaviour he said was "natural" because he has "prepared my whole life for this event".
From BBC
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