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upbraid

[uhp-breyd] / ʌpˈbreɪd /


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The Galaxy keeper turned and appeared to upbraid his defenders before clapping his hands and trying to rally his team after what proved to be the winning goal.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 5, 2026

Since then she has continued to upbraid Mr Trump.

From BBC May 11, 2021

It’s understandable to have complicated needs and feelings even in the wake of great grief, and I don’t want you to upbraid yourself when you already feel a sense of guilt.

From Slate Jun. 1, 2020

And, most judges usually would upbraid opposing counsels if they addressed one another in similar fashion or used ad hominem language in the courtroom.

From Fox News Jan. 23, 2020

“The other Trojans upbraid me,” she said, “but always I had comfort from you through the gentleness of your spirit and your gentle words. You only were my friend.”

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

The question haunts “Remake” — he includes an indelible sequence from “Sherman’s March” in which his longtime friend Charleen upbraids him for always having the camera out.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

His sister upbraids him for thoughtlessly ignoring their traditions.

From Washington Post Mar. 25, 2019

She upbraids the religious for their fear and willful dismissal of science; scientists for their juvenile understanding and dismissal of faith.

From New York Times Feb. 20, 2018

Then, just as everyone else is growing more chatty and carefree, the princess abruptly remounts her high horse and upbraids a hapless guest for overfamiliarity.

From The Guardian Sep. 23, 2017

But if the Manitou be deemed to have shown want of ability or inclination to defend him, he upbraids the guardian power with bitterness and contempt, and threatens to seek a more effectual protector.

From The Conquest of Canada (Vol. 1 of 2) by George Warburton

The Wall Street Journal reported that in the days before the decision Trump upbraided Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes and nicotine products.

From The Wall Street Journal May 21, 2026

And it was upbraided for featuring a Louis Vuitton shop in its 2008 Takashi Murakami exhibition, which included handbags.

From New York Times Jun. 9, 2023

Superior Court Judge William F. Fahey upbraided Adams for repeatedly racking up more in fees than the judge had authorized.

From Los Angeles Times May 17, 2023

Workers told the BBC about "severe" conditions, claiming they are constantly monitored and upbraided for "idle time" lasting just a few minutes.

From BBC Jan. 24, 2023

“Now look what you’ve done,” Lawrence upbraided him.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

It might have seemed an unusual upbraiding of a president by a sitting judge.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 5, 2026

"An actual upbraiding from the court for the Trump Org."

From Salon Nov. 3, 2022

Kimura, who was introduced as a fun-loving jokester, attracted increased negative attention online after upbraiding a housemate for ruining one of her wrestling costumes.

From Reuters Jun. 2, 2020

He took his feuds to Capitol Hill on Thursday, upbraiding several senators who oppose him.

From Washington Post Jul. 7, 2016

It was not until he had blundered and crashed along his way for some time, wildly upbraiding himself, that he calmed down with the realization that he was well and truly lost.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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