criticism
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After criticism by Geng, at least six papers in Nature journals, including two in its flagship journal, carry editor’s notes that an investigation is under way.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
The LP revolved around a sad clown persona, a facade to cope with her harsh internal criticism.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
During the intense negotiating process with the US, he carefully avoided any joint photo with US Vice President JD Vance, possibly out of concern for possible hardline criticism at home.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
A review into maternity safety in England was changed just days before publication to remove criticism of a "normal birth drive", according to a former member of the inquiry team.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
Sometimes he thought of Antonapoulos with awe and self-abasement, sometimes with pride—always with love unchecked by criticism, freed of will.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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