Two states reject the idea. Critics say that working toward the same standards in every state will not guarantee excellence for all.

VOA: special.2010.03.25

Critics of the idea say the living areas in submarines are too small and narrow for men and women to serve together.

VOA: special.2010.05.21

Critics,however, say doctors are sometimes too quick to give medicine instead of more time for talk therapy.

VOA: special.2010.04.13

Social critics like to say that in children's activities these days, everyone gets an award just for trying, so no one will feel rejected.

VOA: special.2009.03.12

Later,he won a National Book Critics Circle award for "The Land Where the Blues Began,"

VOA: special.2010.01.25

Critics have praised the play for its skillful acting and expressive lighting and set design.

VOA: special.2010.03.12

Critics are praising her first album "Anjulie" for its smartly written songs.

VOA: special.2009.10.16

Some critics thought the book was too frightening for some children.

VOA: special.2009.10.05

Some critics say Walt Whitman was a spokesman for democracy.

VOA: special.2009.04.12

Mister Oppenheimer made an easy target for suspicious critics.

VOA: special.2009.06.14

But "cash for clunkers" has its critics.

VOA: special.2009.08.07

Critics praised the book for its honesty.

VOA: special.2009.04.26

Australia,and other critics, say the annual hunt is merely a front for commercial whaling, which is banned under international law.

VOA: standard.2010.02.20

The renderings were so controversial that some critics blamed the disturbing images for the station's delayed by one-month opening.

VOA: standard.2010.07.10

Critics say many public health facilities already are under strain and fear more professionals will abandon the public system for private practice.

VOA: standard.2009.12.23

Republicans and other critics have blasted Mr.Obama for occasionally taking vacations and playing golf during the crisis.

VOA: standard.2010.07.16

Critics,including the Australian government, say the research argument is a cover for the sale and consumption of whale meat, which is banned under international regulations.

VOA: standard.2010.01.06

The president's task is not easy. At home,critics accuse him of apologizing for America.

VOA: standard.2010.03.18

And the president Saturday has this message for his critics.

VOA: standard.2009.06.13

Critics,including the Australian and New Zealand governments, say such arguments are a cover for the sale and consumption of whale meat, which is banned under an international moratorium on commercial hunting.

VOA: standard.2010.01.05