criticism
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Drs. Makary and Prasad tried to deflect criticism by blaming the rejection on Richard Pazdur, then head of the FDA oncology center.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Their visit has already drawn criticism, with Victoria state opposition leader Jess Wilson condemning the use of taxpayers' money to provide protection for the pair.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The agency’s main criticism was that its trial lacked a control arm, though this would be unethical in late-stage patients who failed to improve on other therapies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
Altman later posted on X that he regretted linking the article and the alleged attack after receiving criticism on social media.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The East German government cracked down on what little freedom citizens had, offering rewards to people for spying on their neighbors, for reporting any criticism of the government, any escape plans.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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