criticism
Example Sentences
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The proposal, which parliament had been due to vote on on June 15, had been met with fierce criticism in a country known for championing children's rights.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt based his campaign in large part on a scathing criticism of Bass’ handling of the Palisades fire and his own frustration after his Pacific Palisades house was destroyed.
From Los Angeles Times • 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
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
For a man whose burning ambition was to win the presidency, the Senate’s criticism and threat was a bitter blow.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
Vocabulary lists containing criticism
Power Suffix: -ism
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