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scathingly



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Lawyer and activist Raul Orduna was scathingly critical of the government's environmental policy.

From Barron's Jun. 15, 2026

Colbert had previously been scathingly critical of Trump on air.

From MarketWatch Nov. 3, 2025

Similar promises came from Nigeria's Housing Minister, Ahmed Dangiwa, who spoke scathingly of "unscrupulous" individuals whose actions he said had resulted in the Jos school collapse and caused unquantifiable loss.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2024

Upon further reflection — and after a day of scathingly negative publicity — Whitney issued a follow-up statement Wednesday night.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 11, 2024

“I was referring to the nature of the scar he can expect to have,” she responded scathingly.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss



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