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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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Another of Lively's criticisms include that she had been told the publicity of the movie would focus on the main character's resilience in a violent relationship, but Baldoni shifted the focus to make it about raising awareness of family violence.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Agricultural water districts raised other criticisms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Vergara has often pushed back against certain criticisms painting Gloria as a stereotypical archetype.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The professional wrestler also gave a direct response to a user who appeared to be poking fun at people’s criticisms that her edibles were too accessible to the dog.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The New York Times, citing reportes in Germany, said the man had posted on social media criticisms of German authorities tolerance of radical Islam.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Major League Soccer released its schedule for the 2025 regular season on Thursday, and in the process showed the league and its media partner Apple TV have taken some recent criticisms by fans to heart.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Similar criticisms were directed at the party when it President was put forward lead the 2024 presidential ticket.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the criticisms earlier on Thursday during a news conference about the refurbishing project of Capital One Arena, another sports venue.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Agricultural water districts raised other criticisms.
—Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
Vergara has often pushed back against certain criticisms painting Gloria as a stereotypical archetype.
—Andrew Walsh, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
The professional wrestler also gave a direct response to a user who appeared to be poking fun at people’s criticisms that her edibles were too accessible to the dog.
—Bailey Richards, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
The New York Times, citing reportes in Germany, said the man had posted on social media criticisms of German authorities tolerance of radical Islam.
—Ian Swanson, The Hill, 21 Dec. 2024
Major League Soccer released its schedule for the 2025 regular season on Thursday, and in the process showed the league and its media partner Apple TV have taken some recent criticisms by fans to heart.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Similar criticisms were directed at the party when it President was put forward lead the 2024 presidential ticket.
—Ewan Palmer, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser addressed the criticisms earlier on Thursday during a news conference about the refurbishing project of Capital One Arena, another sports venue.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Criticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criticisms. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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