But he rejected criticism that the department has been soft on Empire.

She rejected criticism that the Government was selling during a weak market.

The Chancellor has rejected criticism from health groups who wanted cigarettes to go up in the budget.

Though they reject such criticism, the leaders of the two groups acknowledge the need to adapt to changing times and problems.

The project manager here rejects criticism that the aid money could have been used more wisely.

The surgeons who performed the hand transplants reject such criticism.

The Chinese Government has rejected criticism of the project and insists on going forward.

She rejected criticism of the contracts as "purely politics."

Philip Morris has always rejected such criticism, noting that cigarettes are a legal product.

House Republicans, rejecting such criticism, said they were delighted with the proposals and would try to pass legislation doing what the governors want.