admonishing

Example Sentences

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In the video, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing police officers for killing the dog while the woman, identified as Marie Marseille, held the animal, crying.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Robert Mueller, who ran the FBI from 2001 to 2013, was known to adhere to Hoover’s G-man dress code of white shirts and dark suits, admonishing agents who wore something more colorful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

"BASIL!" - the unmistakable sound of Sybil Fawlty admonishing her pompous and incompetent husband, is probably how Prunella Scales will best be remembered.

From BBC • Dec. 31, 2025

“It has definitely empowered people,” Ali said, also admonishing the hospital for refusing to address Soliman publicly.

From Salon • Aug. 6, 2025

Redemption continued to stare at Pet and raised an admonishing finger at her without bothering to turn around.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi