11.   But they say they are feeling the heat of the competitive medical marketplace, which stresses cost-effectiveness almost above all else.

12.   But TXU is making deft moves to prepare for a competitive marketplace, too.

13.   Chalk up the improvements to better technology, but also to manufacturers responding to a competitive marketplace.

14.   Computer literacy matters in this competitive global marketplace.

15.   Computers, more precise machine tools, faster communications -- companies invested heavily in all of them and more, seeking an advantage in a brutally competitive global marketplace.

16.   Currently, the cost of such investments is passed on to customers, but that may be unworkable in a competitive marketplace.

17.   He also predicts a market rush, with diverse product launches making for a very competitive marketplace.

18.   He said Power Computing is correctly reading a more competitive Macintosh marketplace after enjoying several years of relatively easy battle for the hearts and wallets of Macintosh customers.

19.   In an increasingly competitive marketplace, wineries are pressured to create lasting impressions.

20.   In basic economic theory, only superior products survive in the competitive marketplace.