1.   But the countries say worldwide economic competition makes it difficult to eliminate child labor altogether.

2.   Its competition made their Marks by being faster and easier to use.

3.   And foreign competition has made it much harder for companies to raise prices to cover inefficiencies.

4.   And while LAN products may carry higher profit margins than plunging-priced PCs, direct-channel competition is nonetheless making them more affordable.

5.   A little friendly competition suddenly makes a place setting good enough for Martha Stewart about as flashy as a fast-food takeout tray.

6.   But intense competition has made it hard for companies to raise prices, forcing them to absorb higher wage rates by improving productivity or biting into their profits.

7.   But Kansas City district officials have argued that the competition from charters makes it unlikely the district will be able to regain accreditation.

8.   But the competition will make it tougher to buy properties and the supply of those held by federal bailout agencies will soon thin.

9.   Competition has made the Chronicle newsier than some stuffier rivals.

10.   Competition made me better.