21.   Boehringer encountered difficulty in a controversial fourth.

22.   A rookie in the big leagues is supposed to encounter the difficulties that go with any learning process.

23.   A person close to Viacom disputed that characterization of the negotiations, saying the negotiations had encountered some difficulties but were continuing in earnest.

24.   A supermarket industry spokeswoman said grocery companies are working to move stores into underserved neighborhoods in numerous big cities but have encountered difficulties.

25.   After encountering great difficulty, Celestine V realized it would be dangerous for the church and for his soul if he continued as pope.

26.   Afghan traffickers have been encountering added difficulties in transporting opium after a smuggling crackdown by neighboring Iran.

27.   Both Matsushita and Sony Corp. have encountered difficulties.

28.   But his presidency encountered growing difficulties.

29.   But even after investigators have encountered difficulties, Kallstrom continues to express optimism that the investigators would find the telling evidence.

30.   But it was acquired by another company, itemus Inc., which encountered financial difficulties and could not continue the sponsorship.