reprimanded

Example Sentences

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In November, my doctor gently reprimanded me for ignoring my 2024 colonoscopy date.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

"Any person or entity that challenges the public order decreed by the transitional authorities will be severely reprimanded, in compliance with the law," the statement said.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

I must be left in the snow, I must be buried in a hole, I must be reprimanded and ordered not to smirk.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

However, Monday's episode showed Gilbert being reprimanded by Big Brother for imitating another housemate during a game of Truth or Dare.

From BBC • Oct. 8, 2025

Sometimes unsavories actually broke the law in minor ways, although most lost interest eventually, because they were always caught by the Thunderhead and reprimanded by peace officers.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman