The helicopter attack prompted immediate condemnations from the Palestinians.

His stance brought immediate condemnation from some Democrats, plaintiffs' lawyers and liberal interest groups.

The theologians supported an immediate condemnation of Luther.

Instead of the immediate condemnation that was the only appropriate response to such a shocking announcement, Edward merely nodded.

Their sentences, ranging from 4 to 13 years, were seen by diplomats as harsh, drew immediate condemnation from Jewish groups and foreign governments.

He knew an immediate condemnation of Sejanus might not succeed.

The proposal drew immediate condemnation from critics.

Mr. Starr rushed to his successor's defense, saying the criticism should be met with "sharp and immediate condemnation."

If that had happened anywhere else in the world we could have expected immediate condemnation by the international community.

There was immediate condemnation of his comments, including an editorial in the New York Times.