1.   At the same time, it protected those cartels with trade rules that kept foreign competitors out of Japan.

2.   Boats rocked to start the first race, but from there, it was smooth sailing as gusts kept competitors on their toes.

3.   But the department has marshaled impressive evidence that these two credit card companies have conspired to stifle competition between themselves and keep other competitors out.

4.   Gigante and his associates were accused of using threats and violence to keep potential competitors from entering the garbage collection business.

5.   If the court extends the stay, local phone companies will have succeeded in keeping competitors at bay -- at least until January.

6.   Its stake gives Time Warner both a hand in a growing concern and lets it keep a competitor in check.

7.   Kodak says Fuji has conspired to keep foreign competitors out of Japan by engaging in unfair business practices.

8.   Manufacturers often wield patents to keep would-be competitors out of the lucrative after-market.

9.   Many dealers and institutions prefer to trade anonymously to keep competitors from discovering their investment strategies.

10.   Mahathir accused the West of using its economic power to keep up-and-coming competitors from harming Western business interests.