Sentence examples for * the scolding from inspiring English sources

Already, she has begun to moderate her tone, perhaps mindful of the scolding Mr. Daschle received when he criticized Mr. Bush's diplomacy after the war began.

For all the scolding about America's energy gluttony, and for all the warnings about foreign entanglements linked to oil addiction, price seems to be the only factor that moves people to change habits.

But the scolding tone of The Times' article implies racial basis.

If wise, Romer should review court transcripts to hear the scolding the state's attorneys received from one judge over their pompous disregard of patient needs and constitutional rights.

Be nice, be friendly, and keep the scolding tone completely out of your voice.

The scolding he administered to Republicans before the cameras Thursday morning reflected that.

The tone is that of a kindly parent at the zoo, scolding the lad who tried to pet the rhino.

On April 16, Judge Van Wyke again ruled for the family, scolding the immigration service for failing to meet its goal of processing applications within 90 days.

Hovering in the background, scolding and wringing her hands, is the sisters' disapproving, homophobic mother.

There, a denizen of the marina, scolding a foreign journalist for killing the local business with unnecessarily dire reports.

A typically irreverent Cairo joke has the president scolding courtiers who try to persuade him that hereditary rule is the regional fashion: "Egypt's traditions are thoroughly democratic.