1.  The new tax aroused bitter opposition.

2.  The government faces bitter opposition to these policies.

3.  But Chancellor Kohl has hand picked him to be president despite bitter opposition including some in his own party.

4.  Bitter opposition arose in those communities.

5.  But unlike the U.S. legislation, the broader European measures face bitter opposition.

6.  Even political supporters of Yeltsin criticized the invasion Sunday, and the Russian parliament is likely to respond with bitter opposition this week.

7.  He inherits a country with few friends in the international financial community, bitter political opposition, and mounting problems with drugs and street crime.

8.  He met with bitter opposition from the bishops of Asia Minor, led by Polycrates of Ephesus, who rallied to the defense of their brethren in Rome.

9.  It was even more doubtful that he had overcome his bitter opposition to any political deal involving the alliance.

10.  Last year, the state began steps toward a possible takeover of the district, despite bitter opposition from system officials.