11.   But critics argue the bundling practice gives Microsoft a huge advantage in new markets and stifles competition.

12.   But other kinds of slotting fees stifle competition, hurt consumers and hold smaller manufacturers over a barrel.

13.   But the department has marshaled impressive evidence that these two credit card companies have conspired to stifle competition between themselves and keep other competitors out.

14.   But the FCC says a states-rights approach might stifle competition.

15.   But they said the department did not appear to have sufficient evidence that the merger would stifle competition to pursue a successful legal challenge.

16.   By keeping customers from going elsewhere for parts, PSI said, Honeywell tried to stifle competition from independent companies that service high-tech equipment.

17.   Ceisler said his group will ask the U.S. Justice Department and New York Attorney General Dennis Vacco to block the merger because it stifles competition.

18.   Competitors are charging that Microsoft is using its industry clout to unfairly stifle competition.

19.   Consumer groups are opposed to the megamerger between the two local-service telephone providers, saying the deal will stifle potential competition.

20.   Critics said the move would stifle competition in the local phone market.