71.   Consumer electronics chains have had the toughest time, eking out slim sales gains amid fierce competition and a lack of new products.

72.   Debating calls and fierce competition seem obvious in a league full of lawyers.

73.   Defensive line coach Floyd Peters expects fierce competition, though not necessarily sophisticated competition.

74.   Despite fierce competition from similar scenic design businesses in major metropolitan areas, ASI has succeeded because of its commitment to scenic arts, Lloyd says.

75.   Despite the fierce competition between Cape Fear and Tennessee Tech, the general tone of the event was relaxed and congenial.

76.   Dozens of homegrown businesses in Brazil, and throughout Latin America, have suddenly been exposed to fierce competition.

77.   Fierce competition and thin profit margins are leading to consolidation in condo management.

78.   Fierce competition for credit-worthy customers are keeping interest rates down.

79.   Fierce competition has pushed some agents to the illegal side.

80.   Fierce competition, fare wars, weak currencies and high fuel prices have savaged airline earnings in Australia and New Zealand this year.