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

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

But a growing chorus of employees are already criticizing the new program, both on social media and in conversations with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

The local media were eager to join the prosecutors in criticizing the 60 Minutes piece because it implicated their coverage, which had largely presented only the prosecution's theory and characterization of Walter and the crime.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson