101.   The plan has faced fierce resistance from unions and the opposition Socialist Party.

102.   The Russians encountered fierce resistance from the rebels, who managed to knock out several Russian armored personnel carriers.

103.   The sale has faced fierce resistance from unions and the opposition Socialist Party.

104.   The Russians pulled back amid fierce popular resistance.

105.   The troops faced fierce resistance from guerillas in the final phase of the operation Friday and had to fight with help from air force jets and heavy artillery.

106.   There was intense hand-to-hand fighting inside the village, and the Russians encountered fierce resistance from the rebels, who managed to knock out several Russian armored personnel carriers.

107.   They encountered fierce resistance, but Chechen zeal has flagged this week.

108.   What Yeltsin expected would be a quick military campaign turned into a quagmire in the face of fierce Chechen resistance.

109.   Forces loyal to Yemeni President Ali Abdallah Saleh fought their way closer to this southern stronghold on Tuesday despite meeting fierce resistance, witnesses said.

110.   Heavy fighting was earlier reported around the palace as Russian troops met fierce resistance from outgunned Chechen defenders.