1.   British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by higher tariffs and import quotas.

2.   Colchester were defeated in the semi-final of the runners-up competition by Rochford, the eventual winners.

3.   The agreement will also restrict competition by limiting the selling opportunities of other producers of the components subject to the exclusive purchasing commitment.

4.   The Market was given a boost by falling interest rates and growing competition by mortgage lenders.

5.   This prevents competition by helping to ensure the power of the incumbent and increasingly wealthy individuals are able to launch their own campaigns from personal funds.

6.   Directors justify holding regional competitions by saying Brazil is too big for a fully blown national championship.

7.   In the case of competition by the complementary oligonucleotide we can see the formation of a new double stranded species at the bottom of the gel.

8.   Amateur competition by California Garden Clubs.

9.   Analysts say Maucher has introduced an unaccustomed pragmatism into Nestle during his tenure, stifling distaste for deals with the competition by entering successful joint ventures.

10.   And Brazilian banks are looking for ways to boost efficiency to face the increasing competition by joining forces with international partners.