11.   And May Day brought strong public criticism.

12.   Any problem with the ship would be a blow to the industry, which has come under rare public criticism since Japan suffered its worst accident in September.

13.   Any settlement along the lines of the one sketched out this week, however, could be expected to draw public criticism for several reasons.

14.   Aoki, still weak from his ordeal and using crutches to walk, is said to have been devastated by the recent public criticism.

15.   As public criticism of him has turned more personal, his rare flashes of anti-Washington feelings during his first term now surface more often.

16.   As the months wore on, officials like Perry appeared to grow impatient but kept their public criticism restrained.

17.   Because of the extreme sensitivity of the relationship, American diplomats and officials are always careful to avoid any public criticism of the Saudis.

18.   Bloodied by the ballot-box defeat last week, Democrats avoided public criticism of the Republican plans, eager to avoid any hint that they opposed welfare changes.

19.   Aides to Netanyahu made no secret that these forays have irritated the prime minister, but he has refrained from any public criticism of the popular president.

20.   Again, after a flurry of public criticism, Crew relented and granted Ms. McIntee a one-year contract instead of the customary three years.