From the beginning, European allies have criticized the American plan as short-sighted, arguing that the infusion of weapons into the region will increase instability.

Still, other allies criticize Mr. Spitzer's tactics in the investigation, including a recent appearance on George Stephanopoulos's television news program.

Mr. Yanukovich's allies criticized the ruling as blatant overreaching.

Some guerrillas and their civilian allies have openly criticized their commanders for publicly abandoning the goal of a military victory.

When Mayor Bloomberg announced that he would not attend, his critics and even some allies sharply criticized the decision.

Our limp allies in the Northern Alliance also criticize our aim even as they refuse to fight in the rain.

He is isolated abroad, and even his closest international allies, the Russians, are now criticizing his policies.

Lee and his allies criticised the "cautious" approach taken by the party's leadership, and advocated a considerably stronger policy line.

Even America's closest allies had privately criticized the Americans' missile attack on the Iraqi intelligence headquarters on June 27.

Some allies have criticized Mr. Bush's language.