1.   Both policies attracted sharp Republican criticism.

2.   But while Mr Mitterrand won praise and respect abroad, he often drew sharp criticism at home, especially from conservative commentators.

3.   Hart has attracted some sharp criticism, especially from Otago and southern parts of the South Island.

4.   That measure drew sharp criticism from Gov.

5.   That ruling had drawn sharp criticism from civil rights groups.

6.   Among Palestinians, who have been embittered by a year of bloody conflict with Israel, sharp criticism came from a vocal minority.

7.   And in the Senate, Republicans said that there was sharp criticism of the administration policy in a closed-door Republican caucus.

8.   At his confirmation hearings, Thompson heard sharp criticism of the agency from liberals and conservatives alike.

9.   Back in Washington, she was on the other side, rankling party leaders with sharp criticism over the release of X-rated evidence against the president.

10.   Beyond that, Metromail found itself under sharp criticism for a service that sold the names and addresses of children.