criticism
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The criticism: Some people online pointed out that Black women face higher rates of domestic violence than average.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
The program was the subject of some online criticism, including that it was a waste of resources.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
In early 2025 Apple pulled an AI feature after it summarised news app notifications incorrectly, and Google also faced criticism for inaccuracies produced by its AI search overviews.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ahead of its closure, "Alligator Alcatraz" drew criticism from lawyers, relatives of detainees and human rights advocates, who accused the government of holding undocumented migrants in harsh conditions and denying them meaningful due process.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 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
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Barrera dismissed these criticisms as part of a “decade-old internal union leadership fight.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Cupertino-based company said it had reduced the visible crease in the middle of the screen -- one of the main criticisms leveled at foldables.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
She also said they "accept criticisms that have been made".
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
And sometimes she still takes issue with how Owens speaks, saying her criticisms can be malicious and not Christian.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
Arthur didn't want to appear eager to take over the presidency, especially in light of the accusations and criticisms of him in the newspapers.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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Power Suffix: -ism
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