31.   But the proposals met fierce opposition from Hispanic, Asian American, Roman Catholic and Jewish groups, as well as from the National Association of Manufacturers.

32.   But there is fierce opposition to such measures.

33.   But the plans are running into fierce opposition from ranchers, environmentalists, commercial airlines and people settling in fast-growing metropolitan centers, especially out West.

34.   But this plan faces fierce opposition from the powerful National Guard lobby in Washington and from more than two dozen state governors.

35.   By instructing the FAA to explore the adoption of user fees and congestion pricing more vigorously, the administration is likely to run into fierce opposition.

36.   But whatever plan the committee recommends, fierce opposition is likely to spring up.

37.   Despite assurances from the White House that Clinton will not waver in the face of fierce opposition, the groups are worried the president will abandon them and Foster.

38.   Despite fierce opposition from pro-Beijing forces here, the meeting proceeded without interference from the authorities.

39.   Endesa is trying to rework its complex plan to take control of the energy holding company Enersis in the face of fierce opposition by regulators and large investors.

40.   Even a feel-good proposal has run into fierce opposition.