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rebuke

[ri-byook] / rɪˈbjuk /




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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

Beijing issued a relatively mild rebuke to the statement Wednesday, saying the G-20 should act in an impartial way based on consensus.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

“Because of this purposeful inaccuracy, she will be reported to the FCC for rebuke or punishment.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

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

From Slate ● Aug. 24, 2026

Nately protested with passion that was both a plea and a rebuke.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

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

From BBC ● Aug. 6, 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

The decision rebukes federal regulators who approved the deal, with Nexstar planning an appeal to strengthen local stations.

From Barron's ● Apr. 18, 2026

ET drew rebukes from across the political spectrum.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026

I once told you that, after years of being adored, it was hard for me to adjust to the harsh reality of grown-ups and rebukes.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

The next day, at a news conference at an abandoned shipyard, Newsom publicly rebuked Solano County’s leadership.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

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

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

However many sporting governing bodies have publicly rebuked athletes for choosing to compete in the games and some sporting governing bodies have banned athletes for taking part.

From BBC ● May 25, 2026

I wept to recall how he spurned me and abused my love, and I rebuked myself for trusting him.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

The cynical maneuver so disgusted Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, a maverick Democrat from rural Washington state, that she defied party leaders and introduced a resolution rebuking Garcia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026

Figures joins a small group of businesses rebuking the idea that influencer marketing is all about reaching as many people as possible.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

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

I did not sleep that night, but lay awake rebuking myself for running away in fear.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein




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