The notion that the authorities could not telephone the terrorists was harshly critical on its face.

The task force report is harshly critical of Prudential's internal controls.

For instance, he was harshly critical of the Bush administration's environmental record.

The episode received a wide range of reviews, from highly enthusiastic to harshly critical.

In announcing the decision, the union leaders were harshly critical of the President.

While serving in opposition, he was harshly critical of the Liberal government.

Though harshly critical of the police, he came across as neither an advocate nor a zealot.

The book is harshly critical of the French system and has generated considerable debate.

In several passages, the 150-page decision was harshly critical of the state and county.

In her sentencing, the judge was harshly critical of prosecutors.