71.   The national championships at the end of December provided stiffer competition than the European championships for the Russian skaters.

72.   Greenall said listed Technology Resources Industries and Time Engineering could provide keen competition in the long term.

73.   He added that Syrian, Egyptian and Asian workers formed a pool of cheap labour which provided strong competition to the Lebanese workforce in terms of pay and conditions.

74.   He will provide excellent competition for the defensive positions.

75.   Boro manager Robson said Walsh would provide competition for ex-Arsenal goalkeeper Alan Miller.

76.   Despite the semi-final victory, three-time Olympic gold medallist Redgrave said he expects the Germans to provide stiff competition in the final.

77.   Party officials said the alliance wants to provide strong competition to former warlords Charles Taylor and Alhaji Kromah, who have both said they would stand in the poll.

78.   Specialist operators such as Multitone, and other wireless technology, notably cordless telephones, also provide competition.