1.   And a competitive working environment drew out from directors and writers the best they could achieve.

2.   As noted earlier, public organizations in competitive environments often perform just as well as private organizations.

3.   Forest trees live in a very competitive environment, unlike your garden.

4.   In a competitive environment, Bristol is already well-positioned to attract new investment funds.

5.   It is good for staff, who can give of their best in a more competitive environment.

6.   Our business has to operate in an increasingly competitive environment.

7.   Whatever the reason, the plethora of choices has increased the brutally competitive environment for fast-food restaurants in the past year.

8.   Such a change also has a benefit in our domestic market where sales to tourists, enjoying a more competitive pricing environment, have increased in recent months.

9.   It is therefore possible for membership of a CU to lead to some countries experiencing long-term problems in coming to terms with the new competitive environment.

10.   It remains to be seen to what extent the operation of the new mergers policy will prove successful in helping to preserve a competitive environment throughout the EC.