Holloway grew angry at this persistent opposition.

The bases are the nation's second-largest employer, after the Government, and have had broad support in this largely pro-American nation despite some persistent opposition.

John arranged and held the council, which opened in 1962, against strong and persistent curial opposition.

Mills' action, according to a news report, was "in keeping with his persistent opposition to the chief."

And its creation has not come without some vocal and persistent opposition.

That is why persistent opposition from the United States and the rest of the outside world is so important.

In 1999 this House succeeded, in the face of persistent opposition, in initiating a campaign to counter violence against women.

President Reagan is expected to sign the measure into law despite the persistent opposition of a minority of conservative Republicans in Congress.

Before the recycling program started, Seattle, like many other cities, was considering building a garbage incinerator, despite environmental concerns and persistent opposition from its prospective neighbors.

The efforts of the Laurentian Society met persistent opposition.