Designers operating solely in the contemporary market find the competition is fierce.

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Competition in this market is fierce due to the presence of established players like Qualcomm, Texas Instruments and Broadcom.

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The strategy makes sense in the airline market where there is fierce competition and volatile energy prices make profit margins razor thin for many carriers.

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Mr. JIM HALL (AutoPacific Inc.): The competition in the market really is absolutely fierce.

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The depressed job market means that competition for low-skill positions is fierce, as young dropouts compete with older and better-educated workers who are being pushed down the jobs ladder.

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The competition for IT talent is fierce, and market value is driven by available skills in the market.

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And competition from market leaders Oracle and Germany's SAP is fierce.

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The competition in the apparel industry is incredibly fierce with many top competitors yearning for their share of the market.

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