detractor
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He added that Aldi's heavy reliance on packaged, private-label processed foods was a detractor compared to the natural organic options he prefers.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Moderna was the largest detractor among the 2025 picks, falling about 30%.
From Barron's ● Dec. 12, 2025
One very vocal public detractor of the film at the time of release was “60 Minutes” correspondent Wallace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2024
Apple CEO Tim Cook has been a vocal detractor of the privacy practices at Meta, which relies on user data to sell ads.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Downstairs had the same problem, and with the added detractor of being dark, and me without a flashlight.
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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It’s a characterization he’s encouraged over years of clashes with officials and detractors and his repeated claims that the department has been crippled under Luna by staffing shortfalls, budgetary mismanagement and lack of confidence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
Not even Lewis' biggest detractors will deny he had the speed, skill and power to deliver what England need.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
Mr. Lederman had hoped that his detractors would openly and passionately debate the points in his essay, but that didn’t happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Anderson’s original “Resident Evil” film franchise, the writer-director — known for his abrasive, nu-metal vulgar auteurism — raises a middle finger of sorts to his detractors.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2026
Let your detractors watch as you arise anew.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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