scathing
Example Sentences
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US District Judge Richard Leon wrote in a scathing ruling that Hegseth had unconstitutionally retaliated against Kelly in seeking to demote the retired Navy captain.
From BBC
Ireland coach Andy Farrell was scathing about his team and their passive start to the game.
From Barron's
On review websites, they posted scathing ratings before the film was even released - a practice known as review bombing.
From BBC
At the time of Pratt’s announcement, a rep for Mayor Karen Bass issued a scathing response, insinuating that the bid was little more than a publicity stunt.
From Los Angeles Times
In a scathing November letter to Coterra’s board, Kimmeridge said it was getting involved to address failures of governance and lack of strategic focus following the 2021 merger that birthed the company.
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