1.   Indeed, the spending portion of the package has been creeping up as criticism from around the world kept pouring in and investors kept battering the markets here.

2.   On Friday, that ruling drew criticism around the country, with some lawyers predicting it would be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court.

3.   The deal is sure to draw criticism from around the league from some who believe Jones paid too much and has stretched the limits of the salary cap.

4.   The images of scores of Palestinians in blindfolds and handcuffs have provoked considerable criticism around the world.

5.   When they pulled the trigger, the Saints received a lot of criticism around the NFL.

6.   But the overtures from Pakistan did not dull the wave of criticism from around the world.

7.   Kokh has been at the center of a firestorm of criticism around recent privatization deals, which losing bidders charge were rigged to ensure favored Russian banks won.

8.   Koizumi announced his intention to meet with his counterparts in China and South Korea shortly after visiting the shrine amid widespread protests and criticism from around the region.

9.   Last month, a ruling by the grand mufti of Saudi Arabia that making peace with Israel is permitted under Islam drew criticism from around the Arab world.

10.   The decision has spurred criticism around the world, especially in the South Pacific where nations feel directly concerned.