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He said it was "possible to criticise both things, rather than just pick a side".

From BBC Jul. 15, 2026

Many South Pacific countries, with aid-dependent economies and indebted to Chinese banks for infrastructure loans, are reluctant to publicly criticise Beijing, although the Solomon Islands on Tuesday said it had protested over the missile firing.

From Barron's Jul. 8, 2026

Rights groups often criticise restrictions on religious practice such as registration requirements and surveillance.

From Barron's Jul. 2, 2026

At the time, England's David James was one of several players to criticise the ball, saying it would "allow extra goals" and "make some goalkeepers look daft".

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

“It’s too easy,” I said, “to criticise when you’re just driving by.”

From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro