criticizing

Example Sentences

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Millions of Americans lose their jobs every year because of corporate decisions, and most of them don’t provoke it by criticizing their employer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Though other candidates in the race are also criticizing the utilities, Steyer is the most aggressive.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Having judges acknowledging this outright—by publicly criticizing their colleagues for going along with it—seems like a requisite for doing something about it.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

And I'll probably always feel my heart thump when I think someone is criticizing me.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman