21.  All those ideas would face fierce opposition in Congress.

22.  But fierce opposition from prosecutors has meant that jury trials are rare.

23.  But fierce opposition in Parliament forced him to call them back.

24.  But if he were to do this, he would face fierce opposition at home.

25.  But fierce opposition from parents and other complications forced officials to reconsider.

26.  But Russian troops have run into fierce opposition in their campaign to seize the city.

27.  But more aggressive cutting will be needed, much of it likely to arouse fierce congressional opposition from affected districts.

28.  But that is sure to meet fierce opposition from people in Okinawa and elsewhere who contend that such a high-handed manner should not be allowed in a democracy.

29.  But that, too, is a tough sell because of fierce opposition from the union, which has the right to approve all major rules changes.

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