detractors

Example Sentences

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It was a stark contrast to the image detractors tried to paint earlier in the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Mr. Bayliss seldom passes judgment on the Spartans and notes that, in recent centuries, they have had both admirers and detractors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

However, detractors argue it could permanently drive out the state’s top earners—and the critical millions of dollars they pay in taxes annually.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

"His many detractors should grant that his comments late Saturday at a White House press briefing hit the right notes of gratitude and comity," a Wall Street Journal editorial observed.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali