condemn
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Violence is shaped by social norms, power dynamics and the behaviors that institutions reward, tolerate or condemn.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
Asked by CNN whether he would condemn the group and what they stand for, and whether he would urge President Donald Trump to do the same, Burgum couched his language carefully.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
“We unequivocally condemn antisemitism, racism, and all forms of hate, discrimination, and intolerance,” the statement said, according to a Fresno-based Fox affiliate.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
Both sides condemn legalization, which exists in places like Amsterdam and which imposes a strong regulatory system—but for very different reasons: the first, because it normalizes exploitation and the latter because it limits free trade.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Who in his right mind would condemn pictures which can communicate information much more clearly than the words of even the most eloquent men?
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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Hamawy has said he condemns Abdel-Rahman’s violent rhetoric and actions and that he had no contact with the cleric after his arrest.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
Weeks before the elections, Meloni released videos in multiple languages saying the Italian right “unambiguously” condemns the fascist regime’s suppression of democracy and antisemitic policies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Grant has been a well-established critic of the Fed’s propensity to tolerate inflation for some time and in particular he condemns the purchasing power that has been lost since 2020, because of the Fed’s policies.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 14, 2026
"Real Madrid condemns this type of gesture and expression that incites violence and hatred in sports and society."
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
It’s almost time to go “Also,” Minerva adds, “Padre Ignacio condemns fortunes only if you believe a human being knows what only God can know.”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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The region's presidency condemned the attacks as "a serious escalation and a blatant violation of Iraq's sovereignty".
From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026
Spain's current Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez condemned the remark as "xenophobic".
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Paul Swaddle, leader of Westminster City Council, condemned the behaviour and appealed for World Cup fans "to be respectful throughout the tournament".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Qatar, which has played a vital role in facilitating negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, condemned the attack on its tanker as “unacceptable.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
He was unaided and easily condemned by a system that was inattentive to the precise legal requirements of capital punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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Every time the narrative comes close to truly condemning children’s access to devices, the movie pulls back in fear of isolating or angering the audience.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Pope Leo XIV last month issued an apology for the Catholic Church's centuries-long delay in condemning slavery, calling it "a wound in Christian memory".
From Barron's ● Jun. 18, 2026
On Wednesday, a group of Harley dealers issued a letter praising the leadership of Chief Executive Artie Starrs and condemning “divisive narratives.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
We’re not condemning them, we’re having fun with it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Like a judge’s gavel pounding again and again, condemning her.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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