is criticizing
- present progressive of criticize (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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However, in context, it is clear that Alter is criticizing a strain of anarchist activism in the United States.
From Salon ● Sep. 23, 2025
It’s important to recognize that your friend is not criticizing you — she is criticizing her former workplace, one you acknowledge was fraught.
From New York Times ● Feb. 4, 2024
The hedge fund is criticizing the performance of Alkermes' stock, which has lost 38% over the last five years.
From Reuters ● Jun. 13, 2023
Criticizing Westbrook’s play is one thing — but calling him a “cement head” is criticizing his intellect, and there is no place for that in The Times.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2022
And I'll probably always feel my heart thump when I think someone is criticizing me.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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