reprimand

Example Sentences

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Violators face nothing more serious than firing, reduction in salary grade, a ban on federal employment for up to five years, suspension, reprimand or a fine of up to $1,000.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

AI has a somewhat dubious reputation in the legal world, where lawyers in recent months have drawn ridicule and reprimand for submitting briefs riddled with citations to fictional cases and factual errors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

Constance, who accepted the inquiry's findings, was given a written reprimand and told to make a statement to parliament to update the official record.

From BBC • Jan. 6, 2026

Couture and DeAscentiis face consequences ranging from a verbal reprimand to expulsion from the university.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

I’d never heard anyone use the word “feminism” as anything but a reprimand.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover