31.   Even considering such difficulties, the authority has drawn sharp criticism for failings that are within its control.

32.   Even so, electronic grading has drawn sharp criticism from those who say a computer cannot judge creativity.

33.   Faced with sharp criticism from its employees, Digital Equipment Corp. has retreated from a plan to reduce bonuses for workers in its Network Products Business unit.

34.   Fannie Mae is a quasi-government agency that has come under sharp criticism for giving its top officials huge salaries.

35.   Former President George Bush came under sharp criticism four years ago for his decision to give up on the state and focus his campaign elsewhere.

36.   Former high-ranking military officers also have weighed in with sharp criticism.

37.   Genetically modified foods have met with sharp criticism, especially in Europe.

38.   He also had sharp criticism for the Senate.

39.   Her cautious message has incited some sharp criticism from the left and the news media.

40.   Hearing the sharp criticism, Ms. Feldman went to additional lengths to win rank-and-file support, which is usually pro forma.