41.  The WTO operates on the principle of consensus, and any move to decide the issue by a vote would meet heavy opposition.

42.  Tokyo has hesitated, facing heavy opposition from China, which regards Taiwan as a wayward province.

43.  Tokyo had hesitated to grant the visa because of heavy opposition from China, which regards Taiwan as a wayward province.

44.  When he testifies before Congress on the proposal Thursday he likely will face heavy opposition.

45.  Why did Pakistan act in the teeth of heavy opposition throughout the world, especially the big powers?

46.  In the face of heavy parliamentary opposition, the Georgian president offered to resign in May.

47.  Twelve years later, Britain did join the European Economic Community, thanks to the efforts of another Conservative premier, Edward Heath, and despite heavy Labour opposition.