Imamura was up against a resourceful, resolute and aggressive opponent, who also had access to good intelligence.

Some of these people discussing the confirmation process believe it may have embittered Judge Thomas so much that he will be an even more resolute opponent of their liberal agendas.

Not only were they technologically sophisticated, they were resolute opponents.

Henry Chestnut noted that his brother's funeral had even brought together resolute political opponents.

A resolute opponent of secular education, he maintained that the state ought not to compete with the churches, but welcome their aid in the work of national education.

He was a resolute opponent of the followers of the false messiah, Sabbatai Zevi.

Other parts of the Justice Department certain to be greatly changed include the environmental section, which has been filled by resolute opponents of most environmental regulation.

Mr President, on the subject of using nuclear energy to produce electricity, in recent years we have had two camps: the enthusiastic supporters and the resolute opponents.

Sheffield was proving himself a resolute opponent.