criticized
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He believes Toni’s strict training regimen, often criticized as overly harsh, was precisely what allowed him to maximize his potential.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Daniels has been criticized on social media for objecting to Pickett wearing No. 5, primarily because Burrows led LSU to a national title while Daniels did not.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
The extradition marks a significant concession from Emirati authorities, which for many years have been criticized for providing safe haven for international criminals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
He has also criticized the condition of parks around Washington and pushed federal officials to improve their appearance.
From Salon ● Aug. 9, 2026
Hoover hadn’t forgotten that Comstock had criticized the bureau and had threatened to turn Senator Curtis against him—which made Comstock, in Hoover’s eyes, a malicious rat.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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