31.   The larger crop will likely intensify export competition, traders said.

32.   The pre-vote shenanigans are not new, but the expected closeness of the balloting makes each vote precious and has intensified the competition.

33.   The two trends force up rents and intensify the competition for livable low-income housing.

34.   They can open franchise units close by, intensifying competition.

35.   U.S. supermarket companies are expected to turn in mixed results in the fourth quarter as rapid growth and consolidation intensify competition for customers.

36.   But plunging profit margins in Japan because of intensifying price competition from other brands became a major factor in losses.

37.   In a climate of intensifying business competition, it would be rash to claim otherwise.

38.   Northern China is typically dry, and the drought has intensified competition among farmers, industries and cities for water resources.

39.   Telecoms here have suffered falling profits because of intensifying price competition.

40.   The move is also seen strengthening the financial condition of Chiyoda Fire and Marine as deregulation is intensifying competition in the insurance sector.