Their goal was to topple an 87-year-old consumer-protection statute that the industry has long resented.

The theory was that avoiding the deployment of large numbers of American ground troops would avoid a backlash by Afghans who have long resented foreign invaders.

This sham is the handiwork of Senator Ronald Stafford, an upstate Republican who has long resented the efforts of downstaters to dictate policy in the Adirondacks.

The administration, on the other hand, has long resented Mr. Bratton's apparent affection for the high life, and believes he has not been adequately deferential to his boss.

Many New England people have long resented being governed from Sydney.

President Najibullah is a Pathan a group long resented by many Afghans for its dominance of government in Kabul.

Similarly, Canada has long resented American arrogance and for many years tried to keep the United States out.

But that doesn't keep talk show hosts from suggesting that Jeen is the "bad" twin who has long resented Sunny, who is older by five minutes.

The Spanish industry, unable to develop as robust a consumer reputation around "Imported from Spain," has long resented essentially providing the vocals for the Italians' lip-synching.

Most Finns, especially those who dared to fight against Stalin, have long resented this use of their nation's name to describe a policy of subservience.