After sharp protests, the council decided to withdraw nine characters from the 489 whose inclusion had been discussed.

The incident touched off a sharp protest from Japan.

His hands lifted to ward off her sharp protest.

And for the same reason the old man sat suddenly upright in bed, wincing at a sharp protest from his spine.

Three Senate provisions were dropped after sharp protests from groups representing the elderly.

The taxes, which are charged to petroleum producers, have drawn sharp protests from business interests across the state.

He held up his hand to interrupt the sharp protests.

The attack drew sharp protests but it hit its mark: the Communists are now responding to him.

The commercial was withdrawn soon after sharp protests from at least two of the institutions named.