find fault

phrase

: to criticize unfavorably
was always finding fault with his performance

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American trade associations, too, found fault with the duty hike, both because of its regressive impact on diversification efforts and its potential impact on inflation-weary American consumers. Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Viewers have similarly found fault with the helmets shown in the trailers. Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

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“Find fault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20fault. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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