1.   Despite widespread criticism, the trend is on the increase in the Five Nations Championship.

2.   Her allegations have touched off widespread criticism of Albert Hale in the Navajo Nation.

3.   In response to widespread criticism, Kadhafi strongly attacked corruption and favouritism in the government administration.

4.   The introduction of the tax provoked widespread criticism.

5.   The proposal provoked widespread criticism.

6.   There was widespread criticism of his speech.

7.   There was widespread criticism that the relief operation was slow and badly organized.