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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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

From BBC • 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

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

The EU Ombudsman, Teresa Anjinho, echoed such criticism last year.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

She gave me an A on the written report, saying she liked my tongue-in-cheek approach to criticism, but warned me to clean up the language and watch my run-on sentences.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx




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