critical

Example Sentences

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Criticism, she said plainly, comes from all sides: that she is too soft on the Cuban government, or too critical of it; that she says too little about the U.S. embargo, or too much.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Moments of censorship or political pressure rarely eliminate satire; while they may displace it, forcing it into new platforms, formats and voices, the critical perspectives of satire remain.

From Salon • May 19, 2026

They are moving away from entry-level tech or statistical analysis and focusing on critical thinking, communication, and human-centric fields, it says.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Proponents of wider sharing such as Gottheimer say the point of previewing the tool is to broadly prepare critical industries including utilities and hospitals for cyber threats, not just to benefit the largest companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Huber’s lectures and critical attitude toward the Nazi government had deeply influenced Hans and his friends.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti