31.   Tenet has accepted the criticism, explaining that he was distracted by his protracted struggle for Senate confirmation and other matters.

32.   The comptroller, in turn, called the mayor a bully who accepts criticism angrily.

33.   The most effective way to learn how to accept criticism may be to learn how to give it.

34.   They accept criticism and accept responsibility.

35.   We have to accept criticism.

36.   Would he accept criticism?

37.   A government poll released Saturday shows Singaporeans feel the state does not consult them when making decisions, is unable to accept criticism, and inhibits freedom of speech.

38.   And he accepted the criticism as well.

39.   At the same time he urged his bishops to recognize the changed political situation and be prepared to accept criticism.

40.   Conservatives on the Greater London Assembly denounced the move as proof that the mayor was unable to accept criticism of his policies.