In mid-1953 Shishakli staged an election to make himself President, but he was by now facing mounting dissent.

Facing republican dissent, though, João Franco established an authoritarian government in 1907.

Throughout the war period Portugal faced increasing dissent, arms embargoes and other punitive sanctions imposed by most of the international community.

At this point, 59,000 American soldiers had died and the administration was facing widespread dissent from large portions of the American public.

Diem, as other powers were deciding their policies, was clearly facing disorganized attacks and internal political dissent.

For perhaps the first time, the I.R.A. is facing broad and vocal dissent among its own supporters.

At past conferences, he had faced loud dissent.

At the same time, Mr. Meese is facing increasing dissent within the Justice Department.

Even before their convention in late July, the Populists faced dissent in their ranks.

Mr. Schrempp has faced dissent from his management board before.