criticism
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Strict rules govern what can and cannot be said about the Thai royal family, who are protected from criticism by lese-majeste laws which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years per charge.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
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
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
Havel had said that people struggling for independence wanted money and recognition from other countries; they wanted more criticism of the Soviet empire from the West and more diplomatic pressure.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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