The plan has encountered some resistance in Congress, where the two companies have traditionally been formidable political forces.

But the plan immediately encountered community opposition, accounting for at least some of the delay.

However, the plan encountered opposition from various religious circles.

Several experts said that the plan would encounter problems if government spending outpaced inflation, as is often the case.

These plans encountered considerable opposition from retired soldiers and the Scottish public.

The plan encountered immediate success, bringing inflation down to the 3 to 5 percent range a month.

Although his plan encountered some resistance, particularly from the Thai Government, there was finally an agreement to take the military action.

His plan to delay the income tax cut for 18 months, which would provide $175 million, encountered immediate opposition.

A plan to build a titanium operation in Korea has encountered strong opposition from environmentalists.

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