Direct criticism of James and his team doesn't really help either.

But he has generally avoided direct criticism of the paper's management.

The general himself somehow escaped most of the direct criticism.

An effective policy on sustainable development requires direct and clear social criticism.

It seems the Times is suppressing all direct criticism of its action.

However direct and strong criticism from Muttemwar has made it difficult for him.

He did not quite feel able to say so; such direct criticism of his host's daughter would be unwise at best.

He utters no word of direct criticism at any caller.

Eventually, direct criticism of the South became more biting.

Senator Mitchell responded with an unusually direct criticism of a fellow committee member from the same party.