Example Sentences

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The suspension of the initiative isn't entirely surprising: some had criticized it as financially wasteful or a distraction from other lunar ambitions.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

He had studied drug pricing and had criticized the FDA for approving too many drugs that do little to help cancer patients live longer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

But Taylor had been a four-star Army chief of staff, and he had criticized certain policies of the previous president, Dwight Eisenhower, that Kennedy was in the process of changing.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2025

Ahead of Swift's statement, a portion of her fan base had criticized her reticence in the wake of the cancellations, accusing her of "ignoring" fans.

From Salon • Aug. 22, 2024

I was often asked how could I accept the award jointly with Mr. de Klerk after I had criticized him so severely.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela