The image was to accompany the song "The Hand That Feeds," which obliquely criticizes the war in Iraq.

Belichick obliquely criticized the ball-spot on the play in his Monday morning press conference.

Mr. Davis, president of the team's general partnership, obliquely criticized the suit against Mr. Jones.

Gaston issued a press release in response in which he obliquely criticized King by lamenting the lack of communication between white business leaders and "local colored leadership".

On 28 August 1726 John Wesley offended his father with a sermon on charity that obliquely criticized his treatment of Hetty.

In the last few weeks, the onetime Presidential candidate has been traveling the country, admonishing Congress and obliquely criticizing the Clinton Administration.

At the same time, the Assembly President obliquely criticized the United States for threatening to withhold its contribution to the United Nations if the resolution is approved.

During Friday night's 9-3 loss, Steinbrenner sounded off to The New York Post, warning that the coaching staff "better be a little uneasy" and obliquely criticizing Torre's managerial style.

Senator Hatch obliquely criticized the committee chairman, Mr. Biden, for not holding the hearing in closed session to ward off the painful public show.

Mr. Florio used his budget speech today to briefly raise the issue of abortion rights and to obliquely criticize the Federal Government's decision to withhold money to abortion clinics and counseling services.