rebuke

Example Sentences

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The Sora discontinuation is a rebuke to OpenAI’s previous strategy, which involved a dizzying array of product launches that created a complicated organizational structure and competing priorities.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Bianco’s unusual probe drew a sharp rebuke from California Atty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Homan's appointment was widely viewed as a rebuke to Noem, who might normally have been given the assignment.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Last month, however, the Supreme Court struck down his country-specific tariffs, delivering a stinging rebuke of his signature economic policy.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

His father would speak no word of rebuke, Quentyn knew, but the disappointment would be there in his eyes.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin