1.   The harshest critics would say that while top executives tried to manage the acquisitions, they forgot to run their companies.

2.   Among the harshest critics of Schell during the W.T.O. protests were members of the Seattle City Council.

3.   Arguably, Motorola executives are their own harshest critics.

4.   As his own harshest critic, Graffman seems unlikely to outstay his welcome on the concert stage.

5.   Black lawmakers were among the harshest critics of the Republican bill.

6.   After Saturday, even his harshest critics must admit, he will have.

7.   After waiting most of the day, Freeh met with a far less contentious reception from Republicans who, in the past, have been his harshest critics.

8.   Aliotti is his own harshest critic, but Bruins coach Bob Toledo is a close second.

9.   But even his harshest critics in Kosovo concede that he has stamina.

10.   But even his harshest critics must agree that he is persistent.