Sentence examples for restrained criticism from inspiring English sources

Many human rights advocates have argued that it was precisely because of these concerns that the Obama administration and other Western powers offered only restrained criticism of a disappointing election.

Realism's emphasis on detachment, objectivity, and accurate observation, its lucid but restrained criticism of social environment and mores, and the humane understanding that underlay its moral judgments became an integral part of the fabric of the modern novel during the height of that form's development.

The Periscope Press deemed that the novel's reviews were mostly negative, citing Dr. Alison Kelly's article for The Guardian as the only counter-example, while deeming that it "still read more like restrained criticism than outright praise".

And as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu oversaw the construction of more settlements and cobbled together a coalition that openly rejects Palestinian statehood, the Obama administration limited itself to occasional restrained criticism of the government.

Speaking to reporters at the State Department, Mr. Boucher had restrained criticism for Israel, noting that "attacks by Israeli forces that result in death and injury to civilians, or attacks on the Palestinian security forces that Israel and we are calling on to take action against terror, do not contribute to calming the situation or to improving security for Israelis".

But the state department was forced to defend the report from accusations that human rights are too often subordinated to US political and security interests, such as Washington's restrained criticisms of the government of Bahrain's violent crackdown on dissent.

Even moderate and restrained criticisms are dismissed until there is an "event" that cannot be denied.

I don't want them distracted by some kind of bonus or award". These subtle and restrained criticisms are buttressed by comments from the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar.

The organizers of the salon were more restrained in their criticism.

Other potential mayors have been less restrained in their criticism, and Occupy Wall Street has provided an ideal opportunity for them to express their opposition.

But in a news conference on Wednesday, he was less restrained in his criticism of secular forces, attacking them for "fear mongering" about the threat of a hard-line Islamist takeover if Ennahda wins power.