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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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It’s a pushback she tried out earlier in the week with a new advertisement that sought to make a punchline out of the criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

But despite criticism over his immediate reaction, voters seem to have forgiven him.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Former public accounts minister Amelie de Montchalin in February became the country's top auditor, after criticism she could not critique a budget that she was involved in drafting.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

And, his unpopularity is opening him up to increased criticism, even from his former supporters.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

And no answer I could give could help sounding like criticism of her.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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