But the plan seemed certain to encounter hurdles, including objections from police unions and the deeply entrenched rivalries over control of the two large transportation agencies.

Both the German and British governments welcomed the deal, and the European Union said the merger was unlikely to encounter regulatory hurdles.

Instead she encountered numerous hurdles in trying to collect survivor benefits.

He added that the $8 billion price was "excellent and full" and predicted that the agreement would not encounter regulatory hurdles in the United States or Europe.

But such a move could encounter regulatory hurdles.

He expected Chrome OS on a PC to encounter similar hurdles, with success "far from certain.

Ms. Hill tells how, attempting to conceive again, she encountered serious hurdles: she miscarried three times before giving birth prematurely to Imogen.

They have encountered numerous hurdles this season, including injuries and losing stretches.

The film encountered financial hurdles in the midst, with director Ameer Sultan taking over the production.

In differing ways, big American and European manufacturers have encountered hurdles and headaches in Eastern Europe.