1.   The city government is facing some stiff resistance.

2.   The government faced opposition from the Liberal Democrats.

3.   The government faced renewed accusations of corruption.

4.   The government faces implacable opposition on the issue of nuclear waste.

5.   The government faces severe criticism for its slow response to the disaster.

6.   The government faces some difficult Decisions in the months which lie ahead.

7.   The government faces strong opposition to its proposals to cut Social Security payments.

8.   The government faces bitter opposition to these policies.