71.   In view of the competition for places, all applicants are required to have covered the same basic entrance requirements.

72.   The state or political system is regarded as a neutral adjudicator in the competition for resources.

73.   It acts as the sole broker in the bargaining and competition for resources between bureaucratic organizations.

74.   Furthermore, party membership is a valuable asset in competitions for administrative, managerial and technical posts.

75.   This boom in fast food is providing strong competition for both staff restaurants and school meal services.

76.   With more A-level passes coupled with the financial squeeze on some universities the competition for places is greater than ever this year.

77.   TRANMERE won their long fight to provide a better standard of competition for their reserves today when they were admitted to the Pontins League.

78.   Durham are expected to be even stronger this time and competition for places will be fierce.

79.   Ipswich Town could run away with the title but there is strong competition for the second spot.