reproach

Example Sentences

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Lawyers acting for Dean's mother have said the document appears to be a "character assassination" of both him and his family, to keep Pierce beyond reproach.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

“That line of Lucy’s is intended to be a sharp reproach of that dismissal,” adds Song.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

“In fact, following our efforts, our state-of-the-art compliance program has been repeatedly acknowledged as impressive and above reproach by outside parties.”

From Seattle Times • Feb. 7, 2024

The teacher is clearly uncomfortable but doesn't feel empowered to stop or reproach Elizabeth.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2023

But to me, Emily Sue was what I came to think of as a forever friend, somebody I could tell the truth to without fear of reproach.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam