panned

Example Sentences

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Fan groups have panned plans to charge $150 per person for a short roundtrip to the New Jersey stadium near New York that will host the soccer tournament's final match on July 19.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Prospectors panned for gold throughout Northern and Central California.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

No wonder television cameras panned in on concerned expressions on the faces of Spurs chief executive officer Vinai Venkatesham and sporting director Johan Lange as they looked on from The Stadium Of Light's directors' box.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Since “Euphoria” first aired in 2019, Levinson’s profile has evolved, particularly following the backlash to his HBO series “The Idol,” which was widely panned by critics and plagued by reports of behind-the-scenes turmoil.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Tyree slowly panned the camera, and Moss stood as straight as he could, taking his eyes off Tyree, keeping his attention on Sophia, just as he had been asked.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro