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condemnation

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


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The incident drew widespread condemnation from activists, city officials and then-Police Chief Michel Moore, who said he had “concerns” about the officers’ actions.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Her condemnation followed a slew of public comments from other erstwhile allies of the governor decrying his decision to return to office.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 23, 2026

The new levies received swift condemnation from target countries, with Japan saying it "regrets" the duties and Australia's trade minister calling them "unjustified."

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

For critics, Andrew Tate became a symbol of a frustrating reality that emerged in the years after the #MeToo movement: the gap between public condemnation and meaningful accountability.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

Her voice held all the shock and condemnation of the small town, I thought critically.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

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

The expiring treaty drew warnings and condemnations from U.S. and Russian lawmakers.

From Salon Feb. 5, 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

Some rather injudicious condemnations of leaders in the October riots merely aggravated the dissatisfaction.

From A History of the Third French Republic by C. H. C. (Charles Henry Conrad) Wright




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