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

Ruth Luque, one of the lawmakers who backed the censure measures, said she wanted a leader who would put public interest and security first.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

And during the apex of pop-music protest songs in the 1960s, artists could still face censure for expressing their views.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 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