as in reprimanded
to express public or formal disapproval of
even used his last will and testament as a final opportunity to objurgate his prodigal son
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More than a few times in that TV role, Long booked Punk in various matches, reprimanded him for on-television actions, or set up stipulations for his matches against opponents.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Parents’ ongoing protest of teacher removal Rupert has received an outpouring of support since she was reprimanded and transferred to Isador Cohen Elementary for pulling up old carpet in her classroom.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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But Andrew’s situation, Williams said, was different as he was censured because of his serious errors of judgment.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Blain, who was elected to the council last November, has been under investigation by the District Attorney’s Office for months and has been censured twice by the council.—
Susan Gill Vardon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Oct. 2025
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Spanberger condemned the messages and political violence generally, but didn't withdraw or double down on her endorsement of Jones.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Critics from across the political spectrum, including prominent Jewish leaders, condemned the discussion as legitimizing antisemitic and racist rhetoric.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Venezuelan officials immediately denounced the move, calling it a threat to regional stability.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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The landmark document, made known by Pope Paul VI in 1965, denounced antisemitism and combatted the narrative that Jews should be collectively blamed for Jesus’ crucifixion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
22 Oct. 2025
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The footwear giant and aircraft maker have both been unfairly punished, and their turnaround stories remain strong.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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And while it's not guaranteed, the president's party is usually punished in the midterms.—
Ramon Padilla,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and experts have criticized universities for failing to keep up with the times; now that AI is here to stay, students had better be prepared to leverage it in their roles.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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In recent months, conservative commentator Ben Shapiro has repeatedly criticized Tucker Carlson.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Trump, then in his first term as president, scolded police in a social media post for not protecting the statue.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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George Clooney is looking back at one of the more surreal moments from his early Hollywood days — getting personally scolded by the legendary Frank Sinatra.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Objurgated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/objurgated. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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