criticism
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Drs. Makary and Prasad tried to deflect criticism by blaming the rejection on Richard Pazdur, then head of the FDA oncology center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Their visit has already drawn criticism, with Victoria state opposition leader Jess Wilson condemning the use of taxpayers' money to provide protection for the pair.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The agency’s main criticism was that its trial lacked a control arm, though this would be unethical in late-stage patients who failed to improve on other therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Much of the criticism also came from faith-based US news outlets.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
They could laugh because the criticism wasn’t aimed at them.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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