11.  A decision on whether to pursue a U.S. bid will come within two months, and any American city would face tough opposition from international competitors.

12.  Abandoning tough opposition talk for the smoother sounds of governance, Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday he agrees on many critical issues with his rival, Shimon Peres.

13.  But it still faces some tough opposition, including experienced Costa Rica.

14.  But Netanyahu faces tough opposition over the withdrawal from hard-liners in his Cabinet.

15.  Czech coach Karel Bruckner said his team faces tough opposition en route to the finals in Portugal.

16.  For a while, it seemed Lapentti would provide some tough opposition for Costa, sweeping the first three games in the opening set.

17.  For awhile it seemed Lapentti would provide some tough opposition for Costa, sweeping the first three games in the opening set.

18.  He can expect tough opposition from Retief Goosen in the European money race.

19.  He can expect tough opposition from Goosen in the European money race.

20.  Hussain said England had picked the best side to beat a tough opposition.