These steps may sound like common sense, but they have run into entrenched political opposition.

Young faced deeply entrenched opposition to the act in Gloucester.

In spite of entrenched opposition, she was elected to the board of trustees.

He's done a very good job but he has a very entrenched, well-financed opposition.

Congressional efforts to change fuel economy standards face entrenched opposition from some members of both political parties.

But the fact is that, given the power each had accrued and their entrenched opposition, war between them was almost inevitable.

Repeatedly, he conceded that uncertain ties were inevitable because of the entrenched opposition resisting reform.

The constituents try to rally around him, but the entrenched opposition is too powerful, and all attempts are crushed.

Ultimately, the talks foundered on the entrenched opposition of the Catholic ultramontanes.

We've had a great response from parents and the wider community, but some entrenched opposition from local politicians.