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While some interpreted his remarks as a rebuke to Moscow, Russia did not see them that way and publicly welcomed Modi's efforts.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

The menu, embracing its red-hued simplicity, almost reads as a rebuke to its competitors.

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

That visit sparked fury in China and South Korea and even a rare rebuke from close ally the United States.

From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026

It looked like a semantic quibble but in these circles, it was a serious accusation, one that drew rebuke even from Elmore’s husband, Ronny Fernandez, a rationalist and self-described “unlicensed philosopher.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026

These words stood before me like a rebuke of everything I loved in music.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson

But such sharp rebukes may well suggest the former first minister's standing in the party has shrunk.

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026

The moves were unpopular in the clubhouse, drawing angry rebukes from Red Sox players.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026

Public rebukes followed Hegseth’s decision last month to effectively fire Gen. Chris Donahue, a respected four-star commander who came up the ranks through the special forces.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

No similar rebukes against Daines are expected in the Senate.

From Slate ● Mar. 7, 2026

In stinging rebukes, Strong questioned William’s loyalty and friendships, and at one point limited his contact with British officers.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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

In plain and punchy prose, he at times rebuked his fellow justices for not showing sufficient deference to the president.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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

He would cackle with laughter and caper, if any jest was made, or even if Frodo spoke kindly to him, and weep if Frodo rebuked him.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Misty Copeland, the trailblazing ballet star formerly of the American Ballet Theatre, has joined the chorus of fine arts personalities rebuking Timothée Chalamet for his dismissive comments about ballet and opera.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026

In March, Roberts issued a rare statement rebuking those impeachment calls.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025

At its peak, there were over 6,000 Shakers, joining Ann in rebuking the gruesome, incalculable evils of war and preaching moral generosity.

From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025

His stand-up routine included jokes about dating, autism and Tourette’s, and he got extra laughs after rebuking head judge Simon Cowell.

From BBC ● May 25, 2024

“You are much better; anyone can see that,” she says, rebuking me lightly.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein