51.   Aussie Home Loans, a specialist mortgage company credited with heating up competition among traditional lending institutions, again led the charge.

52.   At the same time, Dauffenbach said, globalization -- aided mightily by the Internet -- has expanded markets and increased competition among suppliers.

53.   At the same time, the competition among employers for skilled workers is resulting in an expansion of child care benefits in the workplace.

54.   Back when undertakers were the only fan-suppliers in town, the printed cardboard sparked competition among them.

55.   Aztar was the subject of takeover speculation earlier this year, but that has faded with the increased competition among casino operators in Atlantic City.

56.   Bay Area gas prices generally run higher than other parts of the country because of a combination of reformulated fuel and limited competition among service statins.

57.   Because of stiff competition among carriers, many people change carriers and get new phones.

58.   Baldrige envisioned a rigorous competition among U.S. corporations that would measure improvements in planning, productivity, profitability, treatment of employees and customer service.

59.   Because of their strict underwriting standards and the intense competition among the largest bond insurers, the fees being charged are extremely low.

60.   Because of the prolonged sluggish housing market competition among lenders is intense.