51.   Van Miert said that tougher competition has come at a time when German regional banks expand the range of their activities.

52.   Vincent was the surer, safer thing, the Celtics thought, having played for Michigan State and against tougher competition.

53.   When earnings slowed again late last year, analysts cited lack of inventory and tougher competition from department stores and outlets.

54.   What the company cannot so easily dismiss, however, is the tougher competition it will face in larger cities.

55.   While the original Neon stood out for its perky character and sporty performance, the new version faces much tougher competition.

56.   Yes, the Dallas Cowboys consider Green Bay much tougher competition these days.

57.   You can argue the merits of the achievement all you want and talk about how Oklahoma had to beat tougher competition.

58.   Yet, by all accounts, the slower growth in the super-premium market has meant tougher competition.

59.   A heavy recession and tougher competition pushed Daimler-Benz into the red for the first time in over a century.

60.   Against tougher competition, he won another one at the Goodwill Games Friday.