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So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 Reporters allowed back into courtroom as Costello testimony continues
Robert Costello has resumed his testimony after what appears to have been a private dressing-down by Judge Juan Merchan.—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2016 The Indian Foreign Ministry immediately summoned German and U.S. diplomats for a dressing-down in New Delhi.—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024 Moreover, in a very rare action, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. was called to the State Department for a dressing-down.—Elliott Abrams, National Review, 24 Mar. 2023
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