11.  Against considerable legislative opposition, he succeeded in making a work requirement the centerpiece of a new welfare reform law.

12.  But he predicted that even a brief amendment would face considerable opposition.

13.  But if some other formula is developed for distributing the money, then winners and losers will be created, and that could stir up considerable political opposition.

14.  But Hundt will face considerable opposition.

15.  But it will face considerable opposition from airlines and some elected officials.

16.  But the current plan to use Yucca Mountain in Nevada has encountered considerable opposition.

17.  Despite considerable opposition from Senate Republicans, the package passed in June, and Pataki signed it in August.

18.  Despite the committee civility that McCain fostered, considerable opposition to his bill was expressed.

19.  Even if a deal can be struck, there remains considerable opposition to the peace settlement from the KLA.

20.  Kasich had already run into considerable opposition from his fellow Republicans, who think such deep cuts are politically unpalatable.