21.   The decision, disclosed by senior administration officials, is likely to provoke criticism from international health officials who have long favored the destruction of the microbe.

22.   The House measure also provoked widespread criticism from Democrats for the limits it imposes on lawsuits by victims of terrorism.

23.   The idea of making young people more useful, though, has provoked some criticism, especially when such volunteerism is mandatory.

24.   The killing exemplifies an explosion of violent crime that has provoked criticism of the police and become an issue in the presidential election scheduled for October.

25.   The laws have provoked harsh criticism from some drivers and auto industry groups, including the American Automobile Association.

26.   The images of scores of Palestinians in blindfolds and handcuffs have provoked considerable criticism around the world.

27.   The lack of certainty regarding execution may provoke some criticism, although Ketchum pointed out that in some cases limit orders were not executed on other stock markets either.

28.   The move provoked criticism from some consumer groups.

29.   The reliance on the vouchers, though, has provoked criticism because they have been used almost exclusively to buy what is known as informal child care.

30.   The plan has already provoked criticism of the ministry.