detractor
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He added that Aldi's heavy reliance on packaged, private-label processed foods was a detractor compared to the natural organic options he prefers.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Moderna was the largest detractor among the 2025 picks, falling about 30%.
From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025
One very vocal public detractor of the film at the time of release was “60 Minutes” correspondent Wallace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
But Gross’ decision had at least one detractor — another contributor to the book.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 3, 2024
Downstairs had the same problem, and with the added detractor of being dark, and me without a flashlight.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
Mr. Musk has provided his detractors with legitimate lines of attack, but when it comes to our most notable figures, even-tempered rationality becomes vital.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
His detractors recoiled at the ostentatious displays, questioned the origins of his money and his political connections, and saw his lifestyle as a stark illustration of inequality.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Revisiting the movie through this lens offers plenty of important wisdom that its detractors were quick to shrug off.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
The attention likely spawns detractors as well as conspiracists.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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