1.   I was surprised by his outspoken criticism of the system.

2.   His brusque manner and outspoken criticism of those he disagrees with have alienated some colleagues and earned him the reputation of iconoclast.

3.   Indonesian officials are angry with the American ambassador, Robert Gelbard, for his outspoken criticism of economic corruption and military abuses of human rights in Indonesia.

4.   Paar later took heat because of his outspoken criticism of the Batista regime in Cuba, which he said was propped up by organized crime and gambling interests.

5.   Phillips has made a name with his outspoken criticism of funds that skimp on customer service.

6.   So far it appears that Shelby has not been hurt at home by his outspoken criticism of the president and his brazen flirtation with Republican positions.

7.   The ombudsman, meanwhile, will soon flee the country because of death threats prompted by his outspoken criticism of the paramilitaries.

8.   A top North Korean defector accused the South Korean government Tuesday of limiting his outspoken criticism of his communist former homeland.

9.   Dongo, a former guerrilla fighter, was expelled from the ruling party earlier in the year for her outspoken criticism of corruption in the government.

10.   He was fired for his outspoken criticism of Yeltsin and the government.