criticism
Example Sentences
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The company has long faced criticism and scrutiny over its treatment of immigrant detainees and conditions at its facilities.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Without naming names, he tells candidates that he plans to ask ex-colleagues about them, and offers a chance to respond to criticism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Children's rights organisation Bris said Thursday its "criticism against lowering the age to 13 is the same as that for lowering the age to 14".
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
The praise is never phony, and the criticism never gratuitous.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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