detractor
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Moderna was the largest detractor among the 2025 picks, falling about 30%.
From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025
Whether you are a supporter or a detractor of the BBC, I think everyone would agree these are incredibly testing times for the corporation.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 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
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been a vocal detractor of the privacy practices at Meta, which relies on user data to sell ads.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 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
If the hacks or detractors listened to the references it was all about achievement in what the team did to win.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
Senegal's ex-president Macky Sall, who is campaigning to become the next UN secretary-general, held a meeting in Dakar Friday with his successor, a visit criticised by the former leader's detractors.
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
The city has had its share of detractors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
I won’t defend the stock but will point out that the company’s detractors are going too far.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026
Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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