To understand the future we face, in terms of who our customers will be, suppliers and competitors.

China's securities companies are facing more fierce competitors from outside investors.

And as it strives to become an international player, Prisa faces competitors with deep pockets.

In the years ahead, many American companies will be facing much larger, better financed, and more strategically oriented competitors.

When facing competitors or running after prey, the hair on their back become erect, creating a ridge making the dog look brave and strong.

At the same time, Microsoft faces strong competitors in the collaboration field.

The cooperative faced few competitors in its first 60 years, permitting it to offer relatively stable returns for growers.

At first the company faced competitors in several states, but over time it has cemented its position as the dominant provider.

While Cray once had the supercomputing market nearly to itself, it now faces several competitors.

Oracle will face competitors already seeking different pieces of the wireless Web market.