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
We failed to appreciate the degree to which the two great biblical faiths, with their elevation of honesty and industry and censure of theft, enabled capital economies to develop in the 17th century.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 18, 2026
"We will not censure the government," party leader Olivier Faure told radio broadcaster France Inter.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Hegseth then announced he would open retirement-grade determination proceedings against Kelly and issue a formal letter of censure.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
He saw that Emma had soon made it out, and found it highly entertaining, though it was something which she judged it proper to appear to censure; for she said, “Nonsense! for shame!”
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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