When the committee proposed the sudden budget cuts, several members began to expostulate, pointing out the harm it would cause to vital programs.

When he learned about the plan, he expostulated with the committee for ignoring the risks.

After the board ignored her concerns, Dr. Alvarez expostulates about the plan's risks during every meeting.

The expostulator leaned across the table and pleaded with the mayor to reconsider the new ordinance.

Her calm expostulation failed to sway him from his dangerous plan.

At the town meeting, her expostulations about the proposed closure were heartfelt but failed to sway the council.

She stood by the window, expostulating with her brother about his reckless decision.

The expostulators at the town meeting raised objections until the mayor addressed their concerns.

Her expostulative tone made it clear she would not accept the decision quietly.

She asked expostulatively why he had ignored her messages, her voice trembling with hurt.