Sentence examples for overtly criticized from inspiring English sources

While neither overtly criticized the decision, both sought to clarify that they support civil unions (opposed, implicitly, to marriage).

If an artist or writer overtly criticized the government, imprisonment and torture weren't uncommon punishments.

But there appears to be a reticence in Lebanon to step forward and overtly criticize the Syrian crackdown.

There has been vigorous debate within the administration about how to proceed in Afghanistan, but General McChrystal and his aides did not overtly criticize administration policy.

Sticking to the role of journalistic observer, Wright doesn't overtly criticize this stance, but he describes some of the harrowing human costs that it entails.

Ms. Whitman was careful not to overtly criticize the deal, one of several by the old Hewlett-Packard that has drawn criticism over the years.

In his 30-minute address, Mr. Obama did not overtly criticize Mr. Bush or his Republican opponent, Senator John McCain, but he did offer a gentle dose of criticism of his own nation.

What are you going to do with it?" Yet even though he has called "the habit of fighting against things" a "terrible habit," Brooks is careful not to overtly criticize groups like Heritage or politicians like Cruz.

Critical response to "S&M" was mixed: some critics praised its sound and composition while others criticized its overtly sexual lyrics.

Whilst some praised the song's memorability and compositional structure, others criticized its overtly sexual lyrical content.

James Skinner of BBC Music wrote that Loud lacked the "chart-friendly moments" of Rated R and criticized the overtly sexual lyrics which he found "at odds with" the flirtatious appeal for which Rihanna was aiming.