But the county is a conservative place, and the project faces stiff opposition.

But, he added, the bill might encounter stiff opposition, particularly from religious groups.

The growing pressure of Congress and the public to go to war was met with some stiff opposition.

However, he is up against stiff opposition within the government.

But this plan is likely to face stiff opposition, particularly in the Senate, aides said.

But there was stiff opposition from the relatives of the girl.

But those proposals ran into stiff opposition from others within the administration.

There was stiff opposition to his ideas from all sections of the public.

The bill met with stiff opposition in Parliament, and was not passed.

Those efforts are likely to face stiff opposition in Washington.