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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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His comment was met with criticism from California leaders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The event has received criticism from some fans on social media, who instead called for the main event to feature fighters such as Jiri Prochazka, Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In the rare time he has engaged, Bastian played down the criticism, describing it as just the normal course of business.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Downing Street said on Thursday that the super-club was not "above the rules" following criticism of British Prime Minister Andy Burnham over the case.

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

In the past, Bobby had been perturbed by the constant criticism he received for his mode of dress.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Two years later, Elabed still remembers the encounter more favorably than someone hearing her criticisms of Harris might expect.

From Slate ● Sep. 25, 2026

But it’s hard to ignore the criticisms of social media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026

He told her viewer criticisms were more aimed at her positions, at not how she sounded.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

"I am optimistic that the report is going to be thorough, will raise criticisms, and will hopefully result in some real change," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

Charles knew that in order to avoid the criticisms being leveled at Vestiges, he would have to build up his argument even more, and gather more examples, more indisputable factual evidence.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman




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