The corps first proposed building canal gates 20 years ago but could not overcome local concerns about possible failure of the gate mechanism.

In that case, however, the ratings were high enough to overcome concerns about viewer protests.

And if that logic is insufficient to overcome more parochial concerns?

The local leaders overcame concerns about inviting new Federal regulations into one of the state's poorest regions.

But the technology's supporters need to overcome concerns about its accuracy and cost.

In Europe, though, the Murdoch group might have to overcome antitrust concerns, he said.

Some reporters argue that the enormity of the crimes should overcome professional concerns.

The investment in time and effort to overcome environmental concerns seems proportionate to the financial investment.

But that can only happen if more consumers overcome concerns about security while making credit card purchases.

Jimo would also have to overcome concerns about what could happen in case of an accident.