1.   Boris Yeltsin considered such measures, but was stopped by the fierce opposition of vested interests.

2.   Expansion of either now faces fierce opposition from environmentalists.

3.   It is certain that there will be fierce opposition to the changes.

4.   There is the fierce opposition voiced by Col.

5.   The proposal has faced fierce opposition.

6.   This does not imply that there has been fierce opposition -- indeed, the vote in favour of the merger has been nearly unanimous at each meeting.

7.   Fierce opposition to a plan to build the incinerator at Cinderford in the Forest of Dean prompted a public enquiry, which refused permission.

8.   Yet live Monday games attracted fierce opposition from many Football League managers.