1.   And the Egyptian economy, largely made up of inefficient state enterprises, is not well positioned to compete against Israel.

2.   And the hope is that acquiring the Amex will leave the NASD well positioned to compete.

3.   Bell Atlantic, one of the companies best positioned to compete with Nynex in Boston, bought Nynex rather than battle it.

4.   A Bell Atlantic and AirTouch combination, analysts said, would be well positioned to compete against both plans.

5.   A nationwide network forged in a Bell Atlantic and AirTouch combination, analysts said, would be well positioned to compete against both plans.

6.   Equifax said its two businesses have diverged in recent year, catering to far different markets, and will be better positioned to compete as separate companies.

7.   Kriens himself is well positioned to compete against Cisco.

8.   She says Pacific Telesis, poorly positioned to compete against cellular and cable TV alternatives, needed SBC to remain viable.

9.   We will attempt to explain the components of the BCS formula and how this will affect the teams in position to compete for the national championship in January.

10.   With aggressive advertizing, they have become national beers, positioned to compete in the European market.