Industry officials say that some problems have been dealt with and that critics exaggerate others.

Justice Department officials say the critics have exaggerated the implications of Mr. Thornburgh's memorandum.

But Mr. Soloway asserted that critics had exaggerated the contracting problems.

Other critics dismissed it as romantic, solipsistic and undoubtedly exaggerated.

Supporters of the media ownership rules said the critics had exaggerated the harmful consequences of further industry consolidation.

The critics exaggerated the resilience of the German system.

Mr. Chernomyrdin said that critics had exaggerated the scope of corruption in Russia.

Tonight, aides to the Governor continued to contend that their critics have exaggerated the effects of not getting a waiver.

The company says critics exaggerate its clout.

Tobacco companies say critics grossly exaggerate the effects of their marketing.