11.   Switzer maintains that criticism does not sting.

12.   The criticism stung.

13.   The criticism stung him, but Smith brushes it aside now.

14.   The U.S. Olympic Committee, stung by criticism that it has failed to meet its federal mandate, is scrambling to increase sporting opportunities for young people and minorities.

15.   The White House was stung by criticism from conservative Republicans over its policies toward Israel.

16.   They also talk about the loss of privacy and how the criticism stung.

17.   Ray Sherman, stung by criticism that his play-calling was too conservative last week, is switching from the booth to the sideline.

18.   Buckingham Palace has been stung by criticism that the taxpayer is funding a large entourage.

19.   Buckingham Palace has been stung by criticism that the taxpayer is funding a large royal entourage.

20.   But, he said, the criticism stung, particularly the early barbs for publishing the Resnick book.