| 1 | Her mother expostulated with her about the evils of gambling. | |
| 2 | We should not set light by the advice of our seniors. | |
| 3 | She expostulated with her husband on [about] his habit of smoking in bed. | |
| 4 | In 2010, generalized concerns and exhortations will not suffice. | |
| 5 | We advise you to retreat before you are dealt a disaster. |