Italians are already hunkering down in the face of foreign criticism.

But in the face of criticism from Jewish groups and advertisers, it changed its mind.

In the face of such criticism, some artists have resorted to new strategies to make their points.

In the face of criticism that followed, he refused at first to back down.

The administration backed down immediately in the face of criticism over the proposal.

They might even stand up for their manager in the face of undue criticism.

Italy, in the face of heavy domestic criticism, decided to go along.

Yesterday, the department defended the actions in the face of criticism.

It appeared to represent a retreat in the face of international criticism.

And that's why I feel relaxed, even in the face of criticism.