1.   From snakes and falling tree branches to their own aggression against each other, the baboons will encounter numerous challenges.

2.   Legitimate voters should not encounter challenges because their names are left off the rolls.

3.   More than a dozen council incumbents encountered strong challenges, and eight lawmakers did not run for re-election.

4.   The plan already has encountered challenges.

5.   The Ramapo Energy Project, for instance, has encountered legal challenges that have so far resulted in extending the review of the proposal by an extra two months.

6.   The test to detect the use of testosterone, the male sex hormone, as a steroid has encountered strong challenges because of its imprecision.

7.   Allen has encountered new challenges casting female leads since his breakup with longtime lover and co-star Mia Farrow.

8.   In a reference to all these problems, Foreign Minister Sharaa urged the Arab nations to consolidate cooperation to encounter common challenges.

9.   Steven Craig, the OHSAA lawyer defending the eight-semester rule against the Dixon lawsuit, said Tuesday the organization has not encountered another challenge like it.

10.   Though many are sceptical about mother-tongue instruction, Mr Tung insisted the policy would empower the people of Hong Kong to encounter future challenges.