Sentences with phrase «against strong opposition from»

An example is the Collaborative Grants Program which NSERC created in Canada last year, against strong opposition from the awards committees, to fund interdisciplinary teams of researchers.

Not exact matches

Leading bishops of that Church have spoken against the coming Bill and, more importantly, there is very strong grass - roots opposition, especially from the admirable evangelical Christian Institute based in the North East.

There would also be times against stronger / more attacking sides where perhaps employing the two side by side would be an option to nullify the opposition and heavily protect the defence from a potent attacking force (think Barca).

The Trevians emerged from the hectic schedule against strong opposition with their perfect record intact.

In what will be a hotly contested race pitting Avella against other campaign heavyweights like City Councilman Peter Vallone and Leroy Comrie, Lobbyist Melinda Katz, and Senator Jose Peralta, despite the strong opposition Avella is said to be mulling a chance to stand out from the crowd to gain a foothold in boro - wide politics for another shot at Mayor in 2017.

Time isn't the only force going against Churchill as he's facing strong opposition from his cabinet, Chamberlain, Lord Halifax (Dillane), and even King George VI (Mendelsohn).

The Education Bill, which was initially set to introduce the government's plans for the every school in England to be converted in an academy, has faced strong opposition from Education professionals, parents and local government, with a large number of Conservative Councillors speaking out against the proposals.