1.   The rag trade is extremely competitive, and one needs plenty of contacts in order to survive.

2.   The trade was extremely competitive and the vessels were run on a shoestring resulting in many losses.

3.   And, like the late Alabama football coach, Raines is extremely competitive.

4.   Because the business is extremely competitive, homeowners can sometimes negotiate with a supplier for a lower rate if market prices drop below the contracted price.

5.   Both candidates are extremely competitive and have spent long months on the campaign trail.

6.   Add Notre Dame, Rutgers and West Virginia to the fray, and you have an extremely competitive league.

7.   Brown is simply extremely competitive and a perfectionist, traits that have helped make him a successful athlete but also have led to the explosive temper.

8.   Bruce and Clay Jr. are extremely competitive by nature.

9.   But on the convenience side, the Wal-Marts, the Kmarts and Targets have always been extremely competitive.