“Despite the detraction of their abilities by their colleagues, they persevered and achieved great success in their field.”

“The detraction of excess weight from the aircraft improved its fuel efficiency.”

“The proposals include no detraction from the archaeology as this has been, and will be carefully researched, preserved, and protected.”

“The second detractor is an absence of respect for your opponent or opposition within the discussion.”

“When this reporter visited the set of Havel's film debut based on his last play, Leaving, she could not find a single detractor.”

“His principal detractor over his support of probabilism was Blaise Pascal, French scientist and religious philosopher.”

“Although the executive committee said that all these entries had good points, they felt that each had enough detractions to deny them the award.”

“These small detractions don't stop Raimi's film from being a superlative movie, a rare sequel that betters its predecessor, a rare blockbuster that has an emotional heart.”

“Other detractions are the multiplicity of driveways that snarl traffic and the plethora of utility poles that hamper sidewalk navigation.”

“Both had their critics, but none of their detractors would doubt their altruism and social commitment.”

“Warne's mastery over the art of leg spin is unrivalled and even the worst of his detractors is forced to stand up and applaud his wizardry.”

“Every new technology creates winners and losers, and has advocators and detractors.”