Sentence examples for defuse criticism from inspiring English sources

The move will defuse criticism of the government's tight policies.

The outcome helped defuse criticism that the United States had invaded Iraq for its oil.

Dr. Ho then tried to defuse criticism at a session for his lab's researchers.

He seemed eager to defuse criticism that he had fought inferior competition.

By joining in, Mr. Bush and Mr. Gore can try to defuse criticism by embracing it.

Mr Ohlsson is trying to defuse criticism of IKEA's opacity by providing more information on its finances.

Tells about Sadat's political survival by encouraging debate that defuses criticism & drowns opposition.

In a speech that seemed aimed at defusing criticism that Germany was bossing around the rest of Europe, Mrs. Merkel complained that progress made in countries like Ireland or Spain had not been appreciated.

Now, in a move aimed at defusing criticism that the Enterprise would be warehoused far from Manhattan for two years or more, Intrepid officials have decided to place the shuttle on the carrier's flight deck next summer.

"Too often my party has confused the need for limited government with a disdain for government itself... our goal [should be]: a limited government, respected for doing a few things and doing them well .Criticising congressional Republicans also defuses criticism that Mr Bush is a captive of the right.

Gerald Ford taped two brief lines from the White House for a 1976 episode of "Saturday Night Live". Bill Clinton defused criticism over a painfully long speech at the 1988 Democratic convention by letting "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson place an hourglass in front of him during an interview.