1.   This is largely because of faster construction and very competitive pricing which have made contractors more vulnerable to the financial effects of disruption.

2.   Also, he said, the program will allow for more competitive pricing and a richer variety of promotions.

3.   And the acquisition of new customers came with expensive promotions that offer very competitive pricing.

4.   Apple thinks so, but catchy commercials, competitive pricing and a neat looking computer may not be enough.

5.   A slow economy and competitive pricing were blamed for the weak earnings.

6.   But the impact on revenues was mitigated by competitive pricing in the industry and increased bad debt from consumers.

7.   Could similar financial incentives here and competitive pricing bring scooters back to the US market?

8.   European operations also were hurt by sluggish demand and competitive pricing, said Eric Bosshard, analyst at Midwest Research.

9.   I think transparency will inevitably cause some shift toward more competitive pricing across Europe.