11.   Although Calderon pushed for more coverage for homeowners, he met stiff resistance from the insurance lobby.

12.   And it is sure to face stiff resistance from neighbors who have been battling with the studio for decades over noise and traffic.

13.   Animal-rights activists would like to change that, but they are getting stiff resistance.

14.   After meeting stiff resistance the FASB modified its proposal by allowing companies to simply disclose the option expense separately from reported earnings.

15.   After they were thwarted by stiff resistance and bad weather the military paused to catch its breath.

16.   But a crushing recession in Mexico, coupled with stiff resistance from Mexican industries, has made the Mexican government reluctant to open its markets further.

17.   But baby boomers contemplating introducing offspring to an idol of their youth could well meet stiff resistance.

18.   But Baechtold insists that a German invasion would have met stiff resistance.

19.   But attempts to reform Medicare have met with stiff resistance from Democrats and advocates for the elderly.