rebuke
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The Golden State is not alone in its rebuke of the policy proposal.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026
His harsh rebuke of her in an ironically bucolic setting is the movie’s most memorable scene.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
The new CEO faced a stinging rebuke from shareholders last week at the annual general meeting where they largely rejected two board proposals as a step backwards on transparency, particularly concerning climate strategy.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
But outlets were more direct in their rebuke of the situation.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
Devan’s exclusion must have seemed a rebuke, a punishment for some failure on his part, or perhaps for some failure of his father.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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