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condemnation

[kon-dem-ney-shuhn, -duhm-] / ˌkɒn dɛmˈneɪ ʃən, -dəm- /


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The condemnation was unanimous, and the backlash was immediate.

From Salon Jul. 7, 2026

Their motion asks the judge to order a judgment in the insurers’ favor that would make Edison liable for the damage under inverse condemnation, a legal doctrine in the state constitution.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 9, 2026

This was certainly reinforced by the universal condemnation heaped upon then-Rep.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 8, 2026

It has sparked condemnation from small business groups and investors who accuse Canberra of penalising wealth creators.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

Avoiding international condemnation was the authorities’ principal goal.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

Such condemnations might reduce violence, but, in any case, they are the right thing to do.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

But the 70-year-old pontiff has been cautious in his statements since the US-Israeli strikes on Iran that started the war on February 28, refraining from naming any party in his condemnations and appeals for peace.

From Barron's Mar. 30, 2026

In their condemnations, many of these countries have referred to Somalia's "territorial integrity" and the breaching of international principles.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was “gravely concerned” over the repeated targeting of journalists in Gaza; Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, Reporters Without Borders and other groups also issued condemnations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2025

These, of course, have wholly disappeared, and we are left to gather their doctrines from the condemnations passed upon them.

From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume II by Lea, Henry Charles




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