31.   But critics contend that in its zeal to shrink government, privatize its operations and increase competition among utilities, Congress could inadvertently trigger serious problems.

32.   But it will lose the patent protection on Zantac in the coming years and faces increasing competition from low-cost generic alternatives.

33.   But Sega Bandai would be the product of two troubled companies, both suffering declining sales and profits and increased competition.

34.   But some professors said the new system, based on one used at McGill University in Montreal, would increase competition among students.

35.   By forcing tight airports to create space for small carriers, the government can increase competition.

36.   Chief among these is the fact that rising tuitions at private universities have increased the competition for spaces in public institutions.

37.   City officials said that requirement would greatly increase rail competition in the metropolitan region, opening it up more to western markets.

38.   Congress overwhelmingly passed a telecommunications bill designed to increase competition and President Bill Clinton is expected to sign it into law.

39.   Congress passed overwhelmingly a bill designed to increase competition between telephone and cable-TV companies.

40.   Corn and soybeans fell as Argentina predicted record crops, potentially increasing competition for U.S. exporters in the months to come.