criticism
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Thai scholar Pavin Chachavalpongpun, known for his criticism of the monarchy, recalled meeting the princess in Singapore, describing her as someone who "treated every civil servant with kindness and respect".
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
He also stands to hold an unprecedented level of control at SpaceX, something that has drawn criticism from corporate governance advocates in recent days.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
This helps explain why he can’t disregard her criticism the way any normal person might shrug off slights from someone they don’t respect.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Back and forth with their criticism, sometimes of me, sometimes of Gum Baby.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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Power Suffix: -ism
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