rebuked
Example Sentences
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Police union officials rebuked Mamdani over the comments, accusing him of activist posturing that puts officers in a bad position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Debra Duardo essentially rebuked district budget decisions and a “fiscal stability plan” the school board approved June 16 and sent to the county for review.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
They will also be the first under new Federal Reserve boss Kevin Warsh after he last month replaced Jerome Powell, who was constantly rebuked by Trump for not cutting interest rates enough.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Some sporting governing bodies have publicly rebuked athletes for choosing to compete in the games.
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
But again the woman rebuked her son, and at the sharpness of her tone the old dog stopped, crestfallen.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
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