Example Sentences

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She did not specify which governments she was criticizing, but tensions in the region have been mounting between U.S. allies and China.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2022

Officially, according to his own explanation, Cornyn was criticizing those who argued that long-standing Supreme Court decisions should not be overturned.

From Salon • Jul. 6, 2022

“When I was criticizing the goalkeeper, Dean Smith and John Terry both looked over,” McNamara said of the Villa management team.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2020

She was criticizing the newspaper for its coverage, which she considered too favorable to the church.

From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2020

I thought he was criticizing me for something and I started to explain.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus