31.   Automakers are feeling the pressure of intense competition and spotty sales.

32.   Bayer also faces intense competition from dozens of generic and chain store private label copies of aspirin and acetaminophen.

33.   Because of intense competition, retailers have been forced to keep down prices to win sales.

34.   Because of stifling heat and intense competition, fights are common during training camp.

35.   Because of their strict underwriting standards and the intense competition among the largest bond insurers, the fees being charged are extremely low.

36.   Because that explosion of dining venues has created intense competition, the best-known private restaurants have begun expanding their offerings to lure customers.

37.   Behind the plans is intense competition as retailers fight for share in a mature market.

38.   Because of intense competition for primacy in the region, gambling interests in Mississippi are privately gleeful over the situation in New Orleans.

39.   Because of intense competition in nearly every field, businesses find it very difficult to raise prices, say analysts.

40.   Because of such intense competition, Western automakers are keeping their plans confidential.