21.   For months the bureau has faced intense criticism.

22.   He added that the intense criticism had made it even more important for the board to act.

23.   Hyde praised Starr for persisting despite intense criticism.

24.   In recent years, Siemens has come under intense criticism for sluggishness in restructuring to improve profits.

25.   International news organizations have come under intense criticism from both Israelis and Palestinians for their coverage of the recent violence in the region.

26.   In the wake of the crisis, the finance minister has come under intense criticism.

27.   Intel was the focus of intense criticism last December after it failed to disclose a problem in its flagship Pentium processor.

28.   It referred to the accuser by name and sparked intense criticism.

29.   Last month, Calvin Klein, bowing to intense criticism, withdrew the jeans campaign that featured teen-age models in poses that drew condemnation as tasteless and suggestive.

30.   Lee has been under such intense criticism that no one in public office seems to want to be associated with her.