reprimanded

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In all but one of the cases, officers were reprimanded or ordered to undergo retraining because they had erred in actions leading up to the shootings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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

The Texas AFT’s lawsuit said that following the agency’s September email, teachers were doxxed, put on leave, reprimanded or terminated over their social-media posts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

It is worth noting there have already been weeks of leaks and speculation over policy to the media in the run-up to the Budget, which the chancellor was reprimanded for by deputy speaker Nus Ghani.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

“Now, Miss Teen Dreamers,” Petra reprimanded in her best Taylor twang.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray