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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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After much criticism, Spotify has launched a new certification badge, “Verified by Spotify.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The astronomical cost of tickets, a subpoena over ticket practices, criticism of Fifa over hotel bookings and transport prices have dogged the build-up.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

ECB officials may however be nervous about waiting too long to act, especially after facing criticism for moving too slowly to tame the inflation surge in 2022.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

His statement on Monday included an implicit criticism of Tokyo, which Beijing has sought to pressure and isolate in response to what China sees as a return to Japanese “militarism.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

My parents have been relentless with the criticism.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon




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