The plan failed in the face of fierce opposition from the system and the Legislature.
In 1995, the government abandoned other pension changes in the face of fierce protest.
In the face of fierce criticism, Mashaei reiterated his remarks, prompting a campaign to remove him.
The gaps in her résumé could complicate Ms. White's agenda in the face of fierce Wall Street lobbying.
To work, they would require multiple regulators co-ordinating across multiple markets, in the face of fierce political opposition.
In October, Costa ditched plans for a store in Totnes, Devon, in the face of fierce local opposition.
Getting lots of attention especially if it continues in the face of fierce competition is a powerful aphrodisiac.
There is also scepticism whether Obama can reciprocate any Iranian compromise in the face of fierce resistance from Congress.
It is failing local exporters and entrepreneurs who are going to the wall in the face of fierce international competition.
Monsoon, however, the women's fashion chain, is struggling in the face of fierce competition on the high street.
"In the face of fierce competition, many graduates are being forced to take on lower-skilled jobs.
