Example Sentences

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Spike Lee’s masterpiece was met with hand-wringing when it arrived in theaters 37 summers ago, with white critics fretting how “urban audiences” would react to its shocking ending of brutality and angry protest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

For decades, the Fujimori brand has been a help and a hindrance, giving her instant recognition, a loyal voter base and deep political networks -- but also plenty of critics.

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

It hasn't always been like this: Burnham's critics a decade ago, after he had fought and lost his second Labour leadership race, would joke about his indecision and capacity to change his mind.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

Nearly 80% of shares voting opposed the advisory “say-on-pay” resolution, with critics citing time-based vesting and growth for growth’s sake.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

But such ignoble enticements were less a factor than many critics might presume.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer