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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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While the decision faced some criticism, the program regularly agreed to former President Obama’s preference for now-retired “60 Minutes” correspondent Steve Kroft to interview him even though other journalists on the team wanted a chance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

While there has been praise for Healey's decision to resign as defence secretary, there has been criticism too.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The campaign arrives amid rising criticism of driverless technology and new competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

It was a very persuasive form of art criticism.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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