criticizing

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Some Venice residents loudly objected to building what they labeled the “monster on the median,” criticizing the project’s scale, cost and potential negative effects on traffic and safety.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Having judges acknowledging this outright—by publicly criticizing their colleagues for going along with it—seems like a requisite for doing something about it.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Actor Alec Baldwin publicly defended Nyong’o, calling her “the most beautiful woman” while criticizing the reaction surrounding the casting.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

But a growing chorus of employees are already criticizing the new program, both on social media and in conversations with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

They were ruining everything, crowding around, criticizing, predicting disaster.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry