as in critique
an essay evaluating or analyzing something
every criticism of the movie has noted that there are major holes in its plot
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Alex Karp and Palantir’s polarizing reputation The software company, which is named after a crystal ball in The Lord of the Rings, has faced criticism for its dark usages while working with the U.S. military.
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Liberty Elementary board president under fire for private comments
Parks drew criticism this fall after private statements were leaked on a closed Facebook group for Liberty Elementary community members.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
His stance on foreign policy, particularly his criticism of the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war, has set him apart from mainstream Democratic leaders.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump sparked criticism last week for suggesting Cheney, a former Republican lawmaker who has become one of Trump's most vocal critics, should be sent into armed combat.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Chloe Berger, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Liberty Elementary board president under fire for private comments
Parks drew criticism this fall after private statements were leaked on a closed Facebook group for Liberty Elementary community members.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
His stance on foreign policy, particularly his criticism of the U.S. role in the Israel-Hamas war, has set him apart from mainstream Democratic leaders.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Trump sparked criticism last week for suggesting Cheney, a former Republican lawmaker who has become one of Trump's most vocal critics, should be sent into armed combat.
—David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Criticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticism. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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