He backed down after encountering strong opposition at the meeting.

He encountered major opposition from a source which surprised him.

However, his work encountered too much opposition for that to be possible.

But, he added, the bill might encounter stiff opposition, particularly from religious groups.

However, these efforts have often encountered opposition in the West.

So my guess is that the Chinese investment will not encounter too much political opposition.

But these have encountered opposition from environmental and community groups.

This is the second time recently that the American position on youths under 18 has encountered international opposition.

The plan had encountered opposition from neighborhood groups, environmental and park advocates.

They encountered little opposition, and restored order within the hour.