But, she added, a "fair number" of members would probably oppose at least some.

High speed rail has been given the green light by the Government, but a number of environmental groups and councils still oppose it.

Only a very small number of groups have opposed the program on ideological grounds.

Large numbers of the ethnic Serbian minority opposed the move.

Additionally, a number of residents opposed the plan because they believed large tax increases would be necessary to fund a new government.

Polls indicate that a large number of Americans oppose affirmative action programs.

A number of residents and community groups oppose all new high-rise development in the district.

A number of different groups have long opposed the regime.

Can the co-op do this even if a large number of people oppose it?

A number of Cabinet members either oppose the proposal or have deep reservations about it.