criticism
Example Sentences
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Asked about criticism of the government's recent decision to tighten export controls, Juda said the goal was to reduce losses from graft, which is estimated at $900 billion in 20 years.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Without naming names, he tells candidates that he plans to ask ex-colleagues about them, and offers a chance to respond to criticism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
She was out of the country when the fire broke out and has received criticism over her handling of the recovery.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Doc didn’t know the pain and self-destructive criticism in the Palace Flophouse or he might have tried to do something about it.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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