11.   Although Rubin avoided comment on exchange rates during his speech, he took criticism from U.S. business executives over the strengthening dollar.

12.   Although the Lions have taken some criticism for a supposed weak defense, much of that is because of statistics piled up against reserves in games long since decided.

13.   And they take criticism seriously and personally.

14.   Apparently Tarantino did not take her criticisms well and struck her with his fist, said DETECTIVE JOSEPH PENTANGELO, a police spokesman.

15.   As for clients, they have to be able to take criticism.

16.   At the central bank, Osinski takes the criticism in stride.

17.   At the same time, Forbes was taking criticism for a cover story of its own, on the software firm Siebel Systems.

18.   At the same time, Plagens took art criticism to task.

19.   Boas said her son is a kind-hearted person, who takes criticism hard and goes out of his way to please the people around him.

20.   Both teams have taken criticism for the quality of their schedules.