criticism
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For all their moral power, however, hunger strikes have never been beyond criticism.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
Sure, it might be annoying that studios are trying to pass off overly enthusiastic five-star Letterboxd reviews as legitimate film criticism in marketing on posters and in trailers.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026
The Federal Communications Commission began its own inquiry in February; its file of public comments bulges with criticism of the sports-migration trend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● 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
What no one, most of all Palmer, could have realized at the time was that the accolades the raids received would soon be replaced by pointed criticism.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
"Yes, there have been criticisms," he says, acknowledging arguments that are now almost a quarter of a century old.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
These would be welcome changes, but it would be unfortunate if these criticisms prevent anyone from using these accounts as intended.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 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 response to the criticisms, Edwards pointed to a statement issued in March that "conveys 'deep regret and remorse' and includes 'sincere and profound apologies'".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
Natural experiments in any field, whether in ecology or human history, are inherently open to potential methodological criticisms.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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