detractors

Example Sentences

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It was a stark contrast to the image detractors tried to paint earlier in the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

However, detractors argue it could permanently drive out the state’s top earners—and the critical millions of dollars they pay in taxes annually.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

Over the years, Busch’s rambunctious ways earned him as many grudging admirers as detractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

"His many detractors should grant that his comments late Saturday at a White House press briefing hit the right notes of gratitude and comity," a Wall Street Journal editorial observed.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama