However, its residents fought to save the town during 1983.

Environmental groups and some local residents are fighting the flights.

In some cases, local residents fought on the native side of the battle.

Many residents of this port city were off fighting at the front.

In reality, however, the residents have fought for environmental protection.

Since the 1940s, residents have been fighting for permission to build a village hall.

Local residents formed an opposition group and fought the development.

Residents have fought zoning laws in the past, and won.

Many residents fought on the side of southern rebels during the long civil war.

Now, with the opening of the new club just weeks away, some residents and merchants are fighting to keep it out.