These conflicts can be especially fierce in the middle school years, parents and tutors said.

This year, the competition for viewer attention is especially fierce.

The battle to attract new cardholders is especially fierce these days.

The health care battle was especially fierce, with multimillion-dollar ad campaigns on both sides.

Violence by longshoremen against black men was especially fierce in the docks area.

The competition for recession dollars is especially fierce this holiday season, as families finally splurge on some entertainment.

In recent days, the campaign has become especially fierce.

In 1361 we find references to the outbreak being especially fierce among children.

There had been nine near-misses, so the anticipation was especially fierce that Secretariat might be the one.

In the aftermath of making love, his blue eyes seemed especially fierce.