criticism
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Rewards credit cards have drawn criticism from consumer advocates and lawmakers over the high fees merchants must pay to accept them—and the knock-on effect that has on prices, even for shoppers who pay in cash.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The Mull of Kintyre Review was commissioned in 2010 following years of criticism over the decision to blame the pilots.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Both men were driving at the time of the shootings, and the incidents have renewed criticism over the agency’s immigration enforcement tactics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Tuesday's purchase by an anonymous buyer highlights a surging market for dinosaur bones -- a trend that has drawn criticism from some paleontologists over the specimens going into private hands.
From Barron's ● Jul. 14, 2026
Vincent will not be deterred by the criticism.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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Kawata has brushed off the criticisms, proudly declaring she enjoys her job and believes now is the time for her to have a child and start a family.
From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026
While these criticisms are valid, many of these issues — particularly heavy debt burdens — also apply to China, Japan and many European nations.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 28, 2026
In recent interviews, Cornyn said he would not campaign nor raise money for Paxton and stands by his sharp criticisms of the attorney general from the primary as corrupt and unfit for office.
From Salon ● Jun. 25, 2026
Its criticisms are backed by Pakistani actress Ayesha Omar, whose experiences, along with those of other women, are described in the findings.
From BBC ● Jun. 21, 2026
He is overly sensitive to criticisms that others make of him, and cannot tolerate being made fun of.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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Power Suffix: -ism
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