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criticize

[krit-uh-sahyz] / ˈkrɪt əˌsaɪz /




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Beijing generally sees the dialogue as a Western-dominated forum where participants often criticize China.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

That’s part of why some startups criticize SPVs.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Eduardo Sanchez lauds the company’s economic impact and is hesitant to criticize the smelter.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

You can criticize Todd Blanche for a lot of things, but he can write a brief.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

“There’s a school of thought,” I said, “that parents shouldn’t criticize children. They should encourage instead. You know, people rise to other people’s expectations. And when you criticize, it just means you’re expecting failure.”

From "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan




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