He largely gave them a pass, helping Nike overcome criticism that it ran exploitative sweatshops.

He had to overcome criticism from them during his presidential campaign for having avoided the military draft during the Vietnam War.

While both men have used their personality to overcome criticism that they were out of the mainstream, the comparisons to Mr. Reagan only go so far.

Once that largely meant overcoming criticism that it was "Radiohead-lite."

Ms. Jackson has had to work to overcome such criticism.

He will also have to overcome criticism that in recent years he was an indifferent Congressional delegate.

It has overcome internal bickering and incessant external criticism.

But Dr. Lewis had to overcome criticism from other scientists who at first were not persuaded that he was dealing with gene complexes.

She also had to overcome harsh criticism.

But Computer Associates has struggled for many years to overcome criticism that it has high prices and poor customer service.