11.   Elise, however, opposed the idea with surprising violence.

12.   Now Wirral City Lands Executive has decided to oppose the idea after receiving a petition from various community associations.

13.   Almost every nation that is not a permanent Security Council member opposes this idea, which would effectively allow the Security Council to protect its members and their friends.

14.   American officials opposed this idea, and instead suggested that the Western allies issue an ultimatum threatening large-scale air strikes if the Serbs attacked Gorazde.

15.   American officials oppose that idea, fearing it would undermine the fragile federation structure.

16.   And the Treasury Department opposes the idea more strongly, officials said, warning that the sanctions might even undermine investor confidence in the Mexican economy.

17.   Army generals oppose the idea, which is espoused by Samper.

18.   Both President Clinton and Prime Minister Tony Blair oppose the idea of spending money on reconstruction in Serbia outside Kosovo while President Slobodan Milosevic remains in power.

19.   A panel of nonproliferation experts released a study this week opposing the idea of providing satellite launch facilities for North Korea.

20.   A show of hands showed that most opposed the idea.