For their part, some of the international partners have voiced bitter opposition to having the Russians involved in any plan.

He did this in the face of Martha's and his family's bitter opposition.

On this last point, the editorial line moved from initial support to bitter opposition by 1912.

But the grand bargain still faces bitter opposition from many quarters.

Last year, the state began steps toward a possible takeover of the district, despite bitter opposition from system officials.

That proposal has created bitter opposition from civil liberty and privacy groups.

I will get nothing as a favor and much against bitter opposition.

There is bitter opposition from some members to giving up power, and they say we are traitors.

If history is any guide, what we need are political leaders willing to tackle the big problems despite bitter partisan opposition.

In the face of bitter native opposition, he got some roads accomplished.