31.   There has been renewed competition from foreign firms.

32.   There is fierce competition for places on the Olympic team.

33.   There is intense competition for places on the course.

34.   There is stiff competition for places at the best universities.

35.   There was fierce competition for the scarce resources.

36.   There was intense competition among companies to travel with Brown on his overseas trips, which frequently generated major deals.

37.   There was no competition either from demands for overseas investment, and a large-scale property Market did not exist.

38.   This is half what would be passed on if there were competition among long-distance carriers.

39.   With the electricity industry about to be privatized there should also be new competition in fuel supplies.

40.   Intense competition is good for you - it forces you to toughen up and wise up.