Sentence examples for action was criticized from inspiring English sources

That action was criticized.

In 2009 the linchpin of Rudd's environmental initiative, the Emissions Trading Scheme, failed to gain passage, and, when he withdrew the legislation in 2010, his action was criticized in some quarters as timid.

The Legislature finally passed a $2.7 billion deficit-reduction plan this month, cutting pensions for many new government workers and overhauling public authorities, but the action was criticized by financial watchdogs who said it did not go far enough and relied too heavily on nonrecurring savings.

This action was criticized by Giraldus Cambrensis, who describes Gruffydd as "a cunning and artful man".

This action was criticized by civil rights leaders across the state.

But Grande's doughnut-licking isn't the only action being criticized.

Several lab workers whose actions were criticized in the report remain in their jobs pending an internal review of the inspector general's findings, the State Police said.

However, Syria made a small territorial gain and certain actions were criticized within Israel, such as the retreat from Masada and Sha'ar HaGolan.

Although eligible to be sworn in immediately after his appointment was certified, Bruce postponed the oath of office in order to be eligible to serve a full four terms beyond the partial term under Colorado's term limits rules, an action which was criticized by both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

He pulled the rug out from under Representative Spencer Bachus, the chairman of the Financial Services Committee, who wanted fast action after his stock trading was criticized in the televised report.

Its lobbying group, the Private Equity Growth Capital Council, began an extensive public relations campaign last year to improve the industry's image during the presidential race, in which the Republican candidate, Mitt Romney, was criticized for his actions as chief executive of the private equity firm Bain Capital.