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face criticism

VERB
run the gauntlet
Synonyms
WEAK
be a target be a whipping boy come to grips with court disaster face one's punishment go in harm's way go through fire and water march up to the cannon's mouth meet head-on take one's life in one's hands take potshots take the bull by the horns

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The initiative comes as tech giants face criticism from both lawmakers and the public over artificial intelligence’s role in driving up energy demand — and Americans’ bills.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

The ghost of Macaulay may face criticism in modern India, but his legacy is in no danger of disappearing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 3, 2025

While conditions have improved at Guantanamo, it continues to face criticism from the United Nations and rights groups over its treatment of detainees.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2025

Meta, Google are among those heeding the U.S. surgeon general’s call to action on mental health, although they face criticism.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 16, 2024

Not being strong-handed or capable, he could never face criticism nor suppress discontent by force, as a king of the type of Henry I. or Henry II. would have done.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various