21.   Some tried to remain competitive by slashing prices.

22.   The notion was that Kansas City could remain competitive by spending millions on salaries of players acquired in trade or via free agency.

23.   The weak yen makes Japanese exporters more competitive by making their products less expensive abroad and could help the economy recover further.

24.   The transaction comes amid a wave of mergers between banks, brokers and insurers as they seek to become more competitive by entering new businesses.

25.   This is a good thing, because all of us are competitive by nature.

26.   VoiceStream Chairman John Stanton said Monday that he believes the deal will make the wireless markets more competitive by giving added muscle to a smaller player.

27.   Wolford stays competitive by focusing on a few intimate products.

28.   A higher yen tends to make Japanese exports less competitive by forcing exporters to raise prices on products they sell overseas.

29.   A strong dollar makes U.S. goods less competitive by making European products relatively cheaper.

30.   All are vying to sell in a market made increasingly competitive by cutbacks in defense spending by cash-strapped governments and a weakening demand for passenger planes.