"And he did it in spite of heavy criticism from people who thought the money should be spent on other things."
At the time his scheme came under heavy criticism from local people.
Both companies have been under heavy criticism for their "fair use" policies.
In the recent past the foreign service has come under heavy criticism over many issues.
The program was under heavy criticism even before the most recent delay.
From the very beginning the project received heavy criticism for a number of reasons.
The decision was made under heavy criticism from Internet and security experts.
The administration's poor handling of the matter came in for heavy criticism.
The way science is taught at all levels also comes in for heavy criticism.
In Brown's early years as editor, the magazine received heavy criticism.