detractors

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But immigration advocates and detractors of the administration celebrated the ruling.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

“Supergirl,” the upcoming superhero film starring Milly Alcock as the last daughter of Krypton, Kara Zor-El, has been the target of questioning from online detractors.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Besides Apple and Google, the bill has detractors among messaging services, U.S. lawmakers, civil liberties groups and internet-law experts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Low-cost airlines have plenty of detractors, including United Airlines’

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

In general, I felt as if I couldn’t win, that no amount of faith or hard work would push me past my detractors and their attempts to invalidate me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama