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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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The main criticism is they feel it is the game getting further commercialised, with a number of broadcasters taking the opportunity to show advertisements during breaks.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

During the intense negotiating process with the US, he carefully avoided any joint photo with US Vice President JD Vance, possibly out of concern for possible hardline criticism at home.

From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026

Paris Deputy Mayor Audrey Pulvar wrote online late last week, responding to American criticism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

Four days later, hope is fading for families and teams looking for signs of life as criticism of Delcy Rodríguez’s government grows.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

Whereas Hamilton’s central charge against Jefferson was that he was a utopian visionary with a misguided set of political principles, hiscore criticism of Burr was that he was wholly devoid of any principles at all.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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