Still, Mr. Meyer said he hoped it didn't pick up so much that competition increases.

In double contrast to the first war year 1861, National Association membership remains low but baseball-season travel and competition increase.

However, more modern vehicles are now being marketed as market conditions change and competition increases.

Density-dependent fecundity exists, where the birth rate falls as competition increases.

Prices - and wages - are falling as competition increases.

"In two or three or four years, you'll see the level of competition increase because the rates of return will improve."

Cost becomes more important when competition increases and price becomes a differentiator in the market.

However, interest in at least considering options to our spring ritual could intensify as competition increases.

Many in the industry say that only the most efficient utilities will survive as markets become deregulated and competition increases.

Third, industry sales are expected to soften next year while competition increases.