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as in dismissed
to express scornfully one's low opinion of
scientists were quick to decry the claims of the psychic
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as in denounced
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a statement by the church decrying modern society's liberal attitude regarding marriage and divorce
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Recent Examples of decried
Critics decried the move as another attempt by Republican election deniers to disenfranchise voters.
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Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sterling’s critics often decried his home run calls, Broadway references, singing included, and catch phrases as schtick.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
But the project faces a challenge in court from historic preservationists who have decried the ballroom's size and argued congressional approval is needed.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 May 2026
During the opening keynote conversation, Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob decried the idea that franchise owners shouldn’t be involved in their teams’ operations or decision-making.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Cuban doctors have decried the total lack of medications, saying that health care on the island has hit rock bottom.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Steyer had planned to spend $100 million, and his wealth proved a liability in a race where rivals including Sanders decried the existence of billionaires.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Illinois Democrats, in the state and on Capitol Hill, resoundingly decried the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Sterling’s critics often decried his home run calls, Broadway references, singing included, and catch phrases as schtick.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2026
But the project faces a challenge in court from historic preservationists who have decried the ballroom's size and argued congressional approval is needed.
—Joey Garrison, USA Today, 6 May 2026
During the opening keynote conversation, Golden State Warriors co-executive chairman and CEO Joe Lacob decried the idea that franchise owners shouldn’t be involved in their teams’ operations or decision-making.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
Cuban doctors have decried the total lack of medications, saying that health care on the island has hit rock bottom.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Steyer had planned to spend $100 million, and his wealth proved a liability in a race where rivals including Sanders decried the existence of billionaires.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Illinois Democrats, in the state and on Capitol Hill, resoundingly decried the Supreme Court's decision Wednesday that significantly weakens the Voting Rights Act.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Banking associations celebrated the move while retailers decried it.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decried
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And that’s partly why Weltman dismissed coach Jamahl Mosley the day after the Magic were eliminated and also discussed Orlando’s roster needs — which, in his eyes, include more shooting and veteran help.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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Adams dismissed this notion out of hand, with no small amount of hostility.—
New York Daily News,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Candelora had denounced threats against Paris, none coming from Howard.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Lai vowed Taiwan ‘will never be deterred by external pressures,’ while China denounced the visit.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2026
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Mira cried, when Andy criticized Nate for being unsupportive.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The Florida black bear, one of 16 subspecies of the American black bear, is often lauded as a Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission success story, though the agency was sharply criticized for staging a hunt of the state’s largest land mammal last year.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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One of the videos was first posted by Martin Shkreli, a former pharmaceutical executive who was widely condemned for hiking the cost of a lifesaving HIV drug.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
4 May 2026
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But Monday afternoon Lamont campaign Political Director Rob Blanchard condemned the image.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Those fights faded once governments began delineating specific zones where such projects were allowed and impacts could be minimized.—
Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
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Warsh also minimized the president’s threats against the central bank, asserting that the Fed isn’t actually in any immediate danger of being coerced.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
22 Apr. 2026
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Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Angels In The Asylum blamed the closure on the film being unable to resolve financing issues with John Cairns and his company, Parkland Pictures.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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The unlikely union lasted 10 years and the mutual admiration between the two famed figures never diminished.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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While the immediate flood threat has diminished, rain is expected to persist along the Mid-Atlantic coast.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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