For one thing, the company faces competition from an array of rivals large and small.

Over the last week, Andersen has reached out to each of its largest rivals about possible merger discussions.

Even with Monster's decline in share, its largest rivals hardly gained.

These firms are picking up authors dropped by large rivals.

Hostess said these problems meant it had not been able to keep up with larger rivals in the industry.

It was designed as a smaller sedan option to its larger rivals.

But for the first time since 1954, Christie's has won out over its larger rival.

None of his larger rivals can charm him enough to smooch.

American's cost-cutting program stands apart from those of its largest rivals.

Moreover, his party lacks a majority in Parliament, and will have to work with one or both of its larger rivals.