Example Sentences

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Environmentalists have condemned the expansion of illegal mining in the area, saying it has caused rampant deforestation and river pollution.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Rights groups say basic freedoms are heavily restricted in the country, and have condemned threats against opposition figures.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Critics have condemned both merger proposals, saying either deal would consolidate too much power in the hands of one company.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

Local officials have condemned the federal government investigation and said they were not being allowed to access the crime scene and evidence following Pretti's death.

From BBC • Jan. 26, 2026

The newspapers delivered by Jones continue to be a source of information and misery, as it becomes more and more clear that Booth’s actions have condemned him.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly