21.   But since the new round of negotiations between Japan and the Clinton administration began two years ago, Japan has resisted that idea.

22.   But talks had scarcely begun when a deep split became apparent, as the French resisted the idea of each partner shifting planemaking assets into a new Airbus.

23.   But Washington and the European Union have resisted the idea.

24.   Canada has long resisted the idea of armed American agents on its soil.

25.   Despite the risks, many companies have valid reasons to make venture capital investments and resist the idea of abruptly pulling out.

26.   Die-hard critics have always resisted the idea of a Jefferson-Hemings liaison, believing that bedding down with a slave would make Jefferson somehow less noble.

27.   Dole always considered Kemp a pretty boy who devalued ideas, and Kemp always considered Dole a fuddy-duddy who resisted new ideas.

28.   Even after Clinton admitted lying about his affair with Monica S. Lewinsky, most voters, in polls, resisted the idea that he should be removed from office.

29.   For the last three years, she has floated the idea of home-schooling them, but they have resisted the idea, she said.

30.   For their part, executives at some of the largest search firms continue to resist the idea of going public.