admonishing
Example Sentences
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Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 2, 2026
But Cronin wasn’t done, later admonishing a reporter for what he considered a dumb question, then scolding the reporter for allegedly raising his voice at him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
"BASIL!" - the unmistakable sound of Sybil Fawlty admonishing her pompous and incompetent husband, is probably how Prunella Scales will best be remembered.
From BBC ● Dec. 31, 2025
The network news closes with a thank you to visitors and with NBC’s Lester Holt admonishing us to take care of “yourselves and each other.”
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2025
Reinforce a student who’s doing what you want rather than admonishing a student who’s misbehaving.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
