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condemnation

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


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The photos triggered a wave of condemnation, then spread across many social media platforms.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 12, 2026

A series of high-profile attacks on Palestinians and their property this summer has prompted an international outcry and rare condemnation from Israel’s leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 6, 2026

It sparked condemnation from multiple Pacific leaders, but the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum being held in Palau, is yet to issue a formal response to the test.

From Barron's Sep. 3, 2026

"The half-million Israelis living peacefully … are most disgusted by a small group of thugs," said US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee who welcomed the Israeli leaders' condemnation.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

London's fervent condemnation of capitalist society, his glorification of the primordial world, his championing of the great unwashed—all of it mirrored McCandless s passions.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer

Both men survived the attacks, which drew condemnations from the city's Jewish and Asian American leaders.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

It is time for strong, unequivocal and universal condemnations of the shooter.

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

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

Valerius Maximus has supplied, in his eighth book, many examples of unexpected and unmerited acquittals, as well as condemnations, from bursts of compassion and theatrical incidents.

From History of Roman Literature from its Earliest Period to the Augustan Age. Volume II by John Dunlop




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