11.   About four hours earlier, concluding the awards ceremony, Cuomo caused a stir in the audience with her sharp criticism of the administration.

12.   But after sharp criticism at public hearings last week, the agency decided against even steeper increases proposed in November.

13.   But he said the sharp criticism he has received since then has persuaded him to be more careful about holding such meetings in the future.

14.   But Powell had some sharp criticism for their party.

15.   But the deadline language drew sharp criticism from many senators, including McCain, who said the measure could encourage renewed fighting in Bosnia.

16.   But the sharp criticism he voiced of Israel and its policies was widely seen as counterproductive to the peace efforts.

17.   But the outsiders on the Enron board are facing sharp criticism and tarnished reputations, and there are increasing doubts that they can serve on future boards.

18.   But the plan was met by sharp criticism.

19.   But the notion of a ubiquitous bandwidth glut has come under sharp criticism.

20.   But the way Opus Dei has gone about its mission has drawn sharp criticism.