41.   The companies limited competition in the project and interfered with the public interest, the commission said.

42.   The Justice Department contended these agreements limited competition in the software industry and accused Microsoft of using its market power to force the terms on manufacturers.

43.   The government alleges that Microsoft gained monopoly power, then abused it by pressuring other companies and plotting to limit competition in the growing computer market.

44.   The practice has resulted in a federal investigation because some say it drives small stores out of business and hurts customers by limiting competition.

45.   The move appeared to be an effort to limit competition for state restaurants, which now charge far higher prices than their illegal counterparts.

46.   The restrictions appear to be an effort to limit competition for state restaurants, which now charge far higher prices than their illegal counterparts.

47.   The trade commission had been concerned that the purchase of Aventis CropScience would limit competition in U.S. markets.

48.   They met again Saturday, perhaps for the last time, as Australia beat Antigua by seven wickets in the Commonwealth Games limited overs competition.