41.   International competition has become harder.

42.   The deal was aimed at strengthening both companies in Europe, where competition has become fierce, and Latin America, where many automakers hope to grow.

43.   The events underlined how intense competition has become in a world arms market that crashed after the Cold War.

44.   With him out, the competition now has become a two-way race between Kim and former Italian trade minister Renato Ruggiero, who is supported by the European Union.