censure

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Mr. Buruma resists glib post hoc censure, acknowledging that German civilians “lived in constant fear of their own government.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Noem was the public face of that disapproval, strutting forward with arrogance in the face of public censure, a veritable clown show of ineptitude.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Ruth Luque, one of the lawmakers who backed the censure measures, said she wanted a leader who would put public interest and security first.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2026

"If what has been stated is indeed reflected, there will be no censure," Socialist deputy Jerome Guedj assured.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

A few wanted to formally censure Walter and me, but in the end did not.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela