1.   The Bruins face an opponent that likes to use each and every second of the shot clock.

2.   UConn might face some opponents who like such an up-tempo transition, but Virginia is not one of them.

3.   We faced lacklustre opponents in the depth of recession.

4.   No candidate, including himself, faced an opponent or disagreed with the Communist Party line.

5.   And regardless of the success of the Clinton-Gore ticket, the vice president could face numerous opponents for the next nomination.

6.   And he has never faced an opponent like me.

7.   And while Maddux and Glavine certainly could put together a two-game winning streak, they face formidable opponents in Jimmy Key and David Cone.

8.   And they will face an opponent that is likely to be battered from a physical, seven-game series.

9.   Another allowed candidates more leeway in fund raising if they were facing an opponent who used his or her personal wealth to finance a campaign.

10.   Assault faced six opponents in the Belmont.