31.   Firms were unable to pass these increases on fully in prices because of international competition.

32.   These developments occurred against the background of a temporary relaxation of international competition.

33.   TO MAINTAIN PROFITABILITY in the face of growing international competition Chlor-Chemicals has to become increasingly market-driven.

34.   Although Ioudenitch has played in four international piano competitions, he has not placed higher than second or third.

35.   Although she considers the Chopin Competition in Warsaw almost as significant, she is hard-pressed to name any international competition in Europe that exceeds the Cliburn in importance.

36.   Americans are aware of the rising tide of international competition.

37.   An altercation with a Puerto Rican policeman during an international competition?

38.   An international architectural competition has failed to solve the riddle of how to expand the Prado Museum.

39.   Analysts called the agreement a necessary victory at a time when European airlines are struggling to cut costs in the face of growing international competition and falling air fares.

40.   Analysts last week welcomed the conclusion of an agreement, as European airlines struggle to cut costs in the face of growing international competition and falling air fares.