31.   Bridgestone and Caterpillar say they face similar competitive pressures.

32.   Broderbund was also forced by competitive pressures to discount many of its titles.

33.   Both Fleet and Shawmut have already responded to competitive pressure, by cutting their workforces dramatically.

34.   But according to some bankers, the giants are responding more quickly to competitive pressure.

35.   But as the PC price drops, the others feel more competitive pressure.

36.   But competitive pressure, and the lure of big money, have apparently undermined that resolve.

37.   But competitive pressures made it hard for Deutsche Bank to retreat entirely.

38.   But consumers were insulated from input price increases because of competitive pressures, the report said.

39.   But it is unclear how these promotions affect airline ticket prices, because fares tend to be determined by traffic levels and competitive pressures on individual routes.

40.   But Martin said the competitive pressures forced the hospital board to begin searching for financial help.