censure

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Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Fine has not appeared fearful of censure or any loss of his committee assignments.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Meanwhile, Hegseth announced he would open retirement-grade determination proceedings against Kelly and issue a formal letter of censure.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

"We will not censure the government," party leader Olivier Faure told radio broadcaster France Inter.

From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026

She ran through the kitchen, ignoring Mama’s and Cook’s yelps of surprise and shouted censure, grabbed the saltshaker off the prep table, and climbed the stairs, her short legs pumping hard up the grand staircase.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland