scolding

Example Sentences

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Later, he took a scolding tone when he insisted — yet again — that the negotiations would soon end the war, “subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But the dentist scolding you for not flossing more often may not own the business anymore.

From Slate • Mar. 17, 2026

Caluori says that, along with Pollock's trailblazing example, he has taken heed of a training-ground scolding from former England captain Owen Farrell.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

And with responses from Russia and China limited to scolding statements, there is little reason not to keep pushing ahead.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

The one that reminds me of Mrs. Hameed scolding our class.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan