criticize
verb (used with object)
to censure or find fault with.
has been criticizing
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present perfect progressiveof criticize (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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For his part, Mr. Pence has been criticizing Mr. Trump’s actions in carefully calibrated terms.
From New York Times ● Aug. 6, 2023
Vasquez has been criticizing Price’s record, saying in campaign mail that he let “crime and homelessness get out of control.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2022
Spears has been criticizing her sister online before and after the release of Jamie Lynn's memoir.
From Fox News ● Feb. 7, 2022
Facebook has been criticizing the company ahead of a future iOS update that will require users to give their permission for apps to collect data about them.
From The Verge ● Dec. 16, 2020
The media, myself included, has been criticizing him on this point for a solid month, at least.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 17, 2016
