The last Christmas games, played amid considerable criticism, were divisional playoffs.

And the governor's lavish $54 billion aid request last month stalled amid criticism in Washington.

Amid extreme criticism in the story, Runeberg is forced to rewrite his book.

The report came amid mounting criticism of the authority's security plans, which are also over budget.

Later last year, a deal to acquire seven television stations for $1.8 billion collapsed amid criticism that the company would be paying too much.

Adam announced his resignation on September 13, amid continuing criticism of the war's conduct.

Amid fierce criticism of career politicians, eight states will vote on term limits for members of Congress next week.

The party abandoned the effort, however, amid criticism about the propriety of running such an offshoot.

In mid 2009, amid heavy criticism, Toussaint decided not run for re-election.

Before the ethics commission could rule on the matter, London bid leaders announced they were withdrawing the offer amid criticism.