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critique

[kri-teek] / krɪˈtik /


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To critique any tool, though, you have to be well versed in it, says Daniel Zhao, chief economist at Glassdoor.

From MarketWatch Aug. 7, 2026

The billionaire President offers an odd critique of companies.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Wilson -- behind an acclaimed translation which Nolan has praised -- generated headlines this week after penning a scathing critique of his screenplay.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

That “Going Shopping” is the album’s jauntiest cut — with a music video that restages Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al,” no less — only sharpens the critique.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

He gives him a critique of the basket of apples, and although he doesn’t say it’s perfect, Vincent is thrilled.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Additionally, Nvidia will invest $1.5 billion into SB Energy, though the company preemptively pushed back on critiques about so-called circular financing, which has fueled fears about an AI bubble that will eventually burst.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

The pandemic response was far from perfect, and there are tons of legitimate critiques.

From Slate Jul. 29, 2026

Raman responded to those critiques at her press conference, saying that her district only had three Inside Safe operations over the past four years — fewer than some other districts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Those of us who continue to believe in the American experiment must reject these critiques.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 16, 2026

Jesse read every column I wrote, sending critiques, offering ideas.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz

That they’re examined, scrutinized, critiqued and celebrated with such richness and depth is a true treat that few legacy sequels ever provide.

From Salon May 1, 2026

This indicator has long been critiqued for being too slow-moving and inaccurate.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

The latter also critiqued the chapter “The Admissibility of Expert Testimony.”

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 24, 2026

Ben Stiller was among the entertainers who critiqued the assessment, responding with, “In what universe does a 60 million opening for an original Hollywood movie warrant this headline?”

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 12, 2026

While they tried things on I merely watched and critiqued, not in the mood to shop for myself, though I did need new shoes.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

Roberts’ opinion for the court, despite being well-written and legally correct, resists critiquing the original order with the forcefulness this issue deserves.

From Slate Aug. 11, 2026

Bass’ absence from the city soon caught the eye of right-wingers, with Spencer Pratt, who ran against her in the nonpartisan primary election, and Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, among those critiquing her.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

This may be an argument for all of us to be more charitable when critiquing New York Times coverage of advances in the software industry.

From The Wall Street Journal May 27, 2026

Born in Shanghai, the 40-year-old cartoonist has lived in Australia since 2009 and earned a reputation for artworks critiquing Beijing and Xi.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

He flicks his rubber band as his eyes scan my body, mentally critiquing my lack of physical fortitude.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon




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