European officials and the Bush administration have both said any breach of the moratorium would prompt a sharp response.

After finishing these matters, he wrote a cold and sharp response to his mother's letter.

The president's action drew sharp responses from coaches and members of the team.

The letter drew sharp responses from other officials as well.

The first paper produced a sharp response from Eric Raymond.

Such efforts have drawn sharp responses from Iraqi officials.

That comment prompted a sharp response from the Kerry campaign.

The comment drew a sharp response from the attorney general's office.

The threat has also elicited a sharp response from some Europeans.

He started to frame a sharper response, then sighed in defeat.