Sentence examples for pockets of opposition from inspiring English sources

Pockets of opposition are already becoming visible in Washington, among nongovernmental organizations and, more quietly, in Japan.

For one, the pockets of opposition to immigration legislation are concentrated within the Republican Party, including some if its most conservative adherents.

By May 10th fighting moved to outlying areas, affecting Mr Jumblatt's stronghold in the Chouf mountains south-east of Beirut and the Sunni-dominated north, as Mr Hariri's allies exacted revenge on pockets of opposition fighters.

The Liberal leader, Abbott, has thrown himself into recognition positively, but he has what could be a tough task, steering a meaningful reform proposal through conservative pockets of opposition.

But powerful pockets of opposition remain among some law enforcement officials and conservative lawmakers — like Senator Tom Cotton, Republican of Arkansas — who argue that sentencing changes like those proposed pose a risk to public safety.

Mr. Baryalai said opposition forces had made most of their gains in two of the three major pockets of opposition control, around Mazar-i-Sharif in the north and Herat in the west.

Yes, Mr. LaRossa said, his company could have communicated better, but he added that Bergen County had become "a pocket" of opposition in what had generally been a welcoming reception.

Re "Pocket of Opposition to Vaccine Threatens Polio Eradication" (Dec. 9): The unfounded belief that polio vaccine can cause infertility has limited acceptance in the Islamic regions of Nigeria.

At the moment, the biggest pocket of opposition comes from centrist Democrats and those from more conservative districts, which is no surprise.

But pockets of fierce opposition remain.

Under the junta, it also hosted pockets of concealed opposition.