This led to significant and sustained international criticism.

The level of damages awarded for defamation cases have been subject to sustained criticism from judges and academics.

This interpretation had come under sustained criticism by the middle of the twentieth century.

Since their inception, universal grammar theories have been subjected to vocal and sustained criticism.

Under the pressure of the sustained criticisms, his health began to fail.

In June, after sustained criticism, the department adopted tests like those used overseas that give results in three to six hours.

Macaulay's interpretation was very influential but has come under sustained criticism in recent decades.

Apple, of course, is known for its stringent review process, including some 119 rules-which were made public only after long and sustained criticism.

The remark at first escaped press scrutiny but then came under sustained criticism from across the political spectrum.

And there are already signs that the Republicans are apt to compromise in the face of sustained criticism.