detractors
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Attention came so quickly that Dangerfield felt the need to defend against online detractors who were convinced the group was an industry plant.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 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
Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
The meal’s modern-day detractors also include culinary professionals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 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
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