91.   That kind of rapid technology advance already makes for tough competition, the AEA says.

92.   That leaves everyone else, portals and Internet service providers alike, facing tough competition from an AOL-Time Warner colossus.

93.   The bank is aware of the tough competition it faces in such market, but is confident it can succeed.

94.   The challenges now are to maintain sales momentum amid tough competition and to successfully integrate Digital into Compaq.

95.   The company has struggled with declining sales all year, facing tough competition from financially weakened competitors that are using cutthroat pricing tactics to drive sales.

96.   The company will have less resources to draw upon than in the past, and tough competition lies ahead.

97.   The German operations lost money last year, partly because of start-up costs but also because of tough competition.

98.   The New York company is still the top provider of long-distance services, despite tough competition from rivals like MCI and Sprint.

99.   The refining industry, hurt by overcapacity and tough competition, is undergoing consolidation as companies look for ways to cut costs.

100.   The real issue in sending the talented Ms. Smith on the campaign trip is whether it was unfair to give the president such tough competition in performance art.