Sentence examples for hands of critics from inspiring English sources

Mr. Campomanes spoke as a fellow sufferer at the hands of critics and the press.

Some diplomats argued privately that demanding a big increase was politically inept and played into the hands of critics of the Union.

Indeed, the effort could play into the hands of critics of Celera who have said all along that it is most useful to study just genes, rather than the entire genome.

Musing on his regular "crucifixions" at the hands of critics, he talked about his place in the Hollywood pantheon: "I'm never going to get an Oscar … I'm sort of dismissed.

It is widely considered one of the worst superhero movies of all-time, having sunk without trace at the box office and suffered derision at the hands of critics and fans on social media.

Despite his cosmopolitan sheen and his financial success — he lived in style on the French Riviera — he suffered at the hands of critics; Edmund Wilson dismissed him as a "half-trashy novelist".

This could strengthen the hand of critics of North Korea within China, some of whom are geographically closest to the border.

Signs of slowing growth could strengthen the hand of critics of Mr. Abe's economic drive, known as Abenomics, which has relied heavily on monetary stimulus and government spending to revive growth in Japan's long-deflationary economy.

By conducting that program in secret, in violation of many agreements, North Korea has strengthened the hand of critics in Washington who have long contended that negotiations are worthless.

Still, another failure could strengthen the hand of critics in the Congress who have accused Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld of trying to rush a system into operation before it has proved effective.

Similarly, he makes little mention of the new Islamist awareness among African Muslims.Sir Vidia's refusal to see the suppleness of Africa its musicality, violence and virility may strengthen the hand of critics who argue that his non-fiction (as opposed to his marvellous fiction) is misanthropic and out of touch.