71.   Fingleton should benefit from the tougher competition.

72.   France is expected to present tougher competition, although it too is vastly different from the squad that eventually took third place in the World Cup.

73.   He also can expect much tougher competition.

74.   He said the country needed to continue economic and political reforms to prepare for tougher competition as trade barriers come down worldwide.

75.   In addition to farmers, businesses ranging from cars and steel to toys say they expect tougher competition after Taiwan opens up its markets under WTO rules.

76.   Mexico must prepare itself for tougher international competition for exports, he said.

77.   She has dual citizenship and decided to test her ability against the tougher U.S. competition.

78.   Talent drain has been a big problem for Dutch soccer as top players go abroad, attracted by higher salaries and tougher competitions.

79.   Steady liberalization in Europe allowing new providers into the market has also led to tougher competition.

80.   The company attributed the fall to tougher North American competition, softness in the European battery market and considerably higher marketing expenses.