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Recent Examples of tell off
The text overlay reads: POV you're being told off at 24 and 27.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The Panathinaikos substitutes and coaches, arms locked on the touchline, were told off for encroaching onto the pitch.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
Despite being told off, the baubles remained too exciting.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Is Bissouma forgiven? Ange Postecoglou said on Friday that Yves Bissouma’s response to his suspension for his laughing gas misdemeanour had been like a punished child, whose behaviour is perfect for the two days after being told off.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
The crowd then roared with cheers when Kendrick told off the director.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Leonard Maltin, a staunch critic of the first movie, gets eaten by Gremlins followed by the little menaces taking over a theater before being told off by none other than Hulk Hogan.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This was particularly the case during the nuclear talks, where the most hardline factions were told off by Khamenei.
—Ariane M. Tabatabai, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2017
Joe Biden tried to tell off a journalist the other day.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 June 2024
Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
The Panathinaikos substitutes and coaches, arms locked on the touchline, were told off for encroaching onto the pitch.
—Nick Miller, The Athletic, 16 Aug. 2024
Despite being told off, the baubles remained too exciting.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Is Bissouma forgiven? Ange Postecoglou said on Friday that Yves Bissouma’s response to his suspension for his laughing gas misdemeanour had been like a punished child, whose behaviour is perfect for the two days after being told off.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
The crowd then roared with cheers when Kendrick told off the director.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 28 Oct. 2024
Leonard Maltin, a staunch critic of the first movie, gets eaten by Gremlins followed by the little menaces taking over a theater before being told off by none other than Hulk Hogan.
—EW.com, 17 Oct. 2024
This was particularly the case during the nuclear talks, where the most hardline factions were told off by Khamenei.
—Ariane M. Tabatabai, Foreign Affairs, 26 May 2017
Joe Biden tried to tell off a journalist the other day.
—Rich Lowry, National Review, 16 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tell off
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Egg cartons can be cut up, painted, decorated, and glued to be turned into animals, flowers, containers, and whatever else children can dream up.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Any footage cut up and put on YouTube or social networks like X, Bluesky and TikTok will get copyright-striked and taken down in short order, whether it is posted by a player who wants to reach their own fans or a fan just having some fun as part of the online tennis community.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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There’s also a story line of Harper being chewed out by Petra when Petra finds out how Harper actually got the information necessary to short Pierpoint, i.e., illegally.—
Nina Li Coomes,
Vulture,
22 Sep. 2024
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In the following scene, which marks a turning point between Emily and Luke, Emily chews out Luke for pushing a deal that ends up costing their firm $25 million.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
6 Oct. 2023
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Advertisement The two men, ragged and sleepless, belongings jammed into two battered pick-ups, were regrouping Wednesday morning in La Cañada Flintridge, a few miles northwest of Altadena.—
Jeffrey Fleishman,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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But throwing a few too many alcoholic drinks into the mix can leave you feeling ragged and regretful the next day.—
Rosanna Sutherby, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
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The coverall-style one-piece is easy to dress up with a pair of boots and a leather jacket, or dress down with some comfy sneakers and a beanie like Paltrow’s.—
Cai Cramer,
People.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Elevate baggy jeans or dress down a dress with this effortless style.—
Kristen Philipkoski,
Forbes,
9 Jan. 2025
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By actively hiring individuals with prior convictions, corporations can take a meaningful step toward economic justice, ensuring that those who were once punished for minor drug offenses have a chance to rebuild their lives.—
Summer Westerbur,
Rolling Stone,
27 Jan. 2025
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Fraud in petition gathering is a crime, and violators should be punished.—
Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2025
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The Anti-Defamation League is scolding Elon Musk after coming to the billionaire titan’s defense earlier in the week.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those opinions are usually punctuated by scolding those who do not immediately comply.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2025
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After jawing with the Buccaneers defenders, Daniels converted that crucial third down in the final minute, setting up Washington’s 37-yard game-winning field goal to beat Tampa Bay, 23-20.—
NBC News,
NBC News,
13 Jan. 2025
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Between the first and second quarter, Gardner-Johnson was jawing at the Commanders offense, receiver Dyami Brown in particular.—
Marcus Hayes,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Dec. 2024
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Weissmann also lectured at Harvard, Yale and the AFI and taught at USC and Sherwood Oaks Experimental College.—
Mike Barnes,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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But first, she is scolded, lectured and psychoanalyzed by the prosecutor and judge.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Tell off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tell%20off. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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