1.   Despite such stern criticism, Canada has begun to develop culturally based corrections programs.

2.   Statements urging the two sides to exercise restraint have yielded to stern criticism of the Palestinians and expressions of sympathy for Israeli actions.

3.   Williams and Whitehead provided technique and stern criticism, he said.

4.   The navigator, too, came in for stern criticism.

5.   Bildt had stern criticism on compliance with provisions dealing with indicted war criminals.

6.   Despite its increasingly stern criticism of China, Washington is quietly making it clear it is determined to keep open its diplomatic and economic channels with that country.

7.   The intervention has became the target of increasingly stern criticism from western capitals.