11.   But a growing number of mainstream Jewish leaders are unhappy with the Israeli leader, even if they continue to avoid public criticism of his government.

12.   But Ramos apparently went out of his way to avoid any criticism from mainstream civic groups.

13.   But they also were careful to avoid harsh criticism of the outgoing FBI director, Louis Freeh, under whose tenure some of the most publicized mistakes occurred.

14.   By appealing to both law-and-order conservatives and liberals who advocate treatment and education, Shorstein has largely managed to avoid criticism.

15.   Clinton released a statement that avoided direct criticism of Helms.

16.   Even former Chief Ed Davis, who previously avoided criticism of Williams, has joined the ranks of other critics in the wake of the reprimand.

17.   Even in off hours, Zagata seemed unable to avoid criticism, almost always involving some sort of vehicle.

18.   Gore avoided such criticisms Wednesday.

19.   Gov. Bush so far has avoided criticism of his father.

20.   Gore largely avoided direct criticism of Bush on Friday.