21.   After taking criticism about his weight personally earlier in the season, he has acknowledged he was not in shape for much of the regular season.

22.   But she took the criticism hard.

23.   But Stern took their criticism in stride.

24.   But one official who has worked closely with him said the president does not take the criticism to heart.

25.   By all accounts, Obuchi also knows how to take criticism.

26.   Carla Del Ponte, a Swiss jurist who succeeded Mrs. Arbour, has said she takes the criticism seriously and will visit Rwanda later this month.

27.   Clark takes the criticism in stride.

28.   Clearly, he is a man who can take criticism and take controversy and remain resilient.

29.   Dogs can also take criticism a lot better than spouses can.

30.   Dole has taken some criticism within Republican ranks for failing to persuade the Senate Budget Committee to include a tax cut in its budget-balancing plan.