Sentence examples for after fierce from inspiring English sources

Local leaders say the withdrawal came after fierce resistance from soldiers who had defected, followed by a rare truce with the army.

After fierce lobbying, the vote passed (see article).

After fierce fighting the Soviets won a great defensive victory.

After fierce criticism, however, it has rescinded the request.

He was finally captured after fierce fighting in the jungle, in which hundreds were killed.

So another mixed-bag coalition, bolted together after fierce haggling, seems likely.

After fierce lobbying, the city agreed to leave all three open, but cut their financing.

President Bill Clinton rejected that request after fierce opposition from US intelligence officials.

Houses are also often selling for more than the asking price -- sometimes after fierce bidding wars.

After fierce fighting, in which the Visigothic king was killed, Attila withdrew and shortly afterward retired from Gaul.

It underwent heavy siege by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War, capitulating after fierce resistance in September 1936.