Long-entrenched Communists suffered some of their most stinging defeats in Leningrad, the nation's second city.

That leaves unanswered one of the most stinging of all the questions about fire operations that day.

The single word cut through the clamor, flat and harsh, charged with woman's most stinging contempt.

The Miami Herald said they were "some of the most stinging defeats of his political career."

The two New Jersey candidates appeared to avoid some of the most stinging personal attacks that have been part of their previous appearances and advertisements.

But as usual, he reserved his most stinging words for Mr. Chirac, a longtime enemy.

He has also been one of his adopted nation's most stinging social critics.

Our most stinging, most irritating foe is about to be delivered into our hands.

Gervais left his most stinging remarks until the very end of the award show, telling the now wined and dined celebrities.

Supporters on both sides tend to save their most stinging criticism for the same target: Mr. Steinbrenner.