They said the deep-seated opposition to the project on both sides of the Sound increased their influence.

In the early 1980s, opposition to the plan increased because of concerns over environmental damage should the highway be built.

Since then, however, opposition to mineral exploitation has increased.

In recent weeks, opposition to the "America 2000" plan has increased.

However, German opposition was increasing in the air as well.

During his rule, opposition to the communist regime increased, and the government lost control of the countryside.

"I would say that opposition among bishops has increased with the appointments in the past few years," he said.

At the same time, opposition to alternative medicine has increased from medical professionals, politicians and members of the public.

In the 1970s the opposition to the construction of new plants increased in importance.

This had been predictable; and the opposition increased rapidly in the succeeding days.