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criticism

[krit-uh-siz-uhm] / ˈkrɪt əˌsɪz əm /




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Strict rules govern what can and cannot be said about the Thai royal family, who are protected from criticism by lese-majeste laws which carry prison sentences of up to 15 years per charge.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Germany's players will pay for 600 of the country's fans to travel by bus to their final World Cup group game amid criticism of high transport costs at the tournament.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The campaign arrives amid rising criticism of driverless technology and new competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

I'd noticed that her story had ended in midsentence, but that aside, who was I to offer criticism to anyone, especially in regard to writing?

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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