1. But when the patent award was publicized, it drew a storm of protest in the computer industry. 2. He is replacing Ricardo Lopez Murphy, who resigned on Monday after only two weeks in the post when his proposals drew a storm of opposition. 3. Still, they say, it could become a lightning rod and thus draw a storm sufficient to change the weather in Washington and the Forbidden City. 4. The decision drew a storm of criticism from seniors and local officials. 5. The original treaty language drew a storm of protest from U.S. telecommunications companies. 6. The plan has drawn a storm of criticism from civil libertarians, who contend it undermines fundamental rights of the criminal justice system. 7. Until recently a prized market for direct foreign investment, Brazil is now feared as the country most likely to draw the storms of Asia to U.S. shores. 8. That drew a storm of foreign criticism. 9. The dismissal of seven journalists who accused state radio of censorship drew a storm of protest Wednesday from opposition parties and fellow reporters. 10. The law has drawn a storm of protests from Canada, Mexico, the European Community and other nations. |