as in to criticize
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of
the movie is an old-fashioned romance, and in calling it that, I don't mean to dispraise it at all
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Since last fall, the Media Research Center, a right-wing organization that criticizes legacy media outlets, has turned its attention on Apple News’ story selection.—
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While the vote was unanimous, Trustee Jamela Smith-Folds criticized the majority of her colleagues who approved new contracts with two of the district’s labor groups, United Teachers of Richmond and Teamsters Local 856, the union representing custodial staff, cafeteria workers and others.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Their comments drew criticism from lawmakers in both parties, and the administration quickly backtracked.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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For Schwartz, positive support from other businesses all over the country and across the political spectrum has kept him going through the criticism.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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There will be lawyers and billable hours, and blame tossed around.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Palasciano, speakers assailed the influx of Indian Americans, from accusing them of snatching the American Dream to criticizing their driving skills and even blaming them for traffic.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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His detention on Thursday drew sharp condemnation from press freedom advocates, who described it as an attack on media independence and democratic norms.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Russia reportedly struck Ukraine’s power infrastructure on Tuesday, drawing condemnation from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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Yoon’s shocking declaration revived dark memories of the country’s authoritarian past, plunged South Korea into a constitutional crisis and was widely condemned as striking at the heart of the nation’s democracy.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine's Minister of Youth and Sports, Matvii Bidnyi, strongly condemned the decision and said officials from the country would not take part in any Paralympic events, though Ukrainian athletes would still compete.—
Mariia Kashchenko,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Kelly is suing the Pentagon to challenge its censure of him and its effort to reduce his rank because of his participation in the video.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Across Europe, officials have had to resign or face censure after the Epstein files revealed relationships that were more extensive than previously disclosed.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Cuban officials have said existing US economic sanctions are largely to blame for the energy crisis, although critics also fault a lack of government investment in infrastructure.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Republicans faulted her staff for not catching First Liberty.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Other Canadian Jewish groups offered stronger denunciations of the new approach.—
Grace Gilson,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Dispraise.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispraise. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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