31.   But its technology has not evolved as fast as that of its major competitors, including Silicon Graphics, Hewlett-Packard and Digital Equipment.

32.   But the share price of United, which has the largest global network of any domestic carrier, has lagged behind those of its major competitors.

33.   But tobacco industry representatives said Target was simply handing a high-volume business to its major competitors.

34.   By acquiring Career Horizons, AccuStaff eliminates a major competitor in the race to buy smaller companies, analysts said.

35.   But wines from Chile, a major competitor, will enter Mexico duty-free beginning next year under a separate trade pact.

36.   Clarkson said neither company expects anti-trust objections from regulators, mainly because McDonnell Douglas is not a major competitor in the widebody business.

37.   Consumer advocates saw immediate dangers in a merger that would reduce from three to two the number of major competitors in the U.S. long-distance market.

38.   Cutting its ties from Lucent should help the spinoff win more sales with equipment makers that formerly were reluctant to do business with a major competitor.

39.   Despite the shortfall, Dell continues to outpace its major competitors.

40.   DuPont Co., until now a bit player in the market for genetically engineered crops, has suddenly become a major competitor.