1.   Analysts said the competition is eroding profits at Creditanstalt, which is attempting to bolster its traditional presence in Eastern Europe.

2.   British Gas has seen its near monopoly on natural gas supply in Britain eroded by competition as the government has opened up parts of the U.K. market.

3.   But business is down, eroded by competition from too many stores.

4.   But some experts noted that competition was gradually eroding such inflated rates anyway.

5.   But several key members opposed the idea, quick decisions were politically impossible and competition was eroding market share.

6.   But the added competition has further eroded the finances of established carriers, which may force consolidation in the industry.

7.   Competition has eroded profits in the industry and clobbered restaurant bonds.

8.   Greater competition has also eroded hardware sales profit margins, Eskenazi said.

9.   Oshawa Group said it decided to sell the business because margins on drugs are being eroded by competition from mail-order rivals, supermarkets and mass merchandisers.

10.   SAir has been battling for years to make its flight operations profitable again after falling air fares and rising competition eroded earlier cost-cutting plans.