61.   Then regulators decided to set gradually increasing caps on rates the Bells pay their smaller competitors for Internet traffic.

62.   They argue that their brand names and massive distribution networks will allow them to undercut smaller competitors.

63.   They worried about diminished choices for consumers, diminished opportunities for smaller competitors, and an overall stranglehold on information exercised by major conglomerates.

64.   To keep its stores stocked, Gap has to order merchandise much earlier than smaller competitors, making it more difficult to jump on hot trends.

65.   U.S. Filter set out to gobble up enough smaller competitors to be able to offer one-stop shopping.

66.   UST said earlier this month its first-quarter earnings would fall because smaller competitors are hurting sales of its smokeless tobacco.

67.   Utility titans are grappling with smaller competitors for long-term stakes in the Texas power market.

68.   When the smaller competitor gives up, the major airline cuts service and raises prices again.

69.   With building limited or expensive in these markets, many can only expand their business by buying smaller competitors.

70.   After its smaller competitor failed, Air Canada could pick up the pieces for little or nothing.