North Korea, Albania, and China were among the loudest opponents of de-Stalinization.

Before the passing of the 1978 Airline Deregulation Act, Crandall was one of the act's loudest opponents.

Syria has been one of the loudest opponents of the American-led war in Iraq.

There are some very loud and vociferous opponents to the trial, just as there are supporters.

The overhaul falls short of the radical revamping demanded by some of the monetary fund's loudest opponents.

Mr. Miller's government seems aware it has taken on a powerful and loud opponent, though it is unclear if strategists realized the fight they would have on their hands.

Role: Mr. Weinberger was an early and loud opponent of the Iran arms sales, but his views were ultimately overruled by the President.

The loudest opponents of abortion are the most silent on caring for unwanted, abused or drug-addicted children.

Administration officials responded angrily, saying the Council had deliberately torpedoed the talks because they were beholden to small-store owners who have been the loudest opponents of the plan.

One of the loudest opponents to the new city was former Toronto mayor John Sewell who led the action group Citizens for Local Democracy.