The school fosters an atmosphere of 'competition' rather than cooperation. [=it encourages students to compete against each other instead of work together]
Downtown stores are looking for new ways to attract customers in the face of 'competition from' the stores at the mall.
There will be intense/fierce 'competition' for the top spots. [=many people will be trying to get the top spots]
(..) Nah, just sounds like gold clinking up against crystal. What? Those are two of the most expensive things! Relax, dude, it's not a competition. I just got something from the "lost and found" bin at work. I don't want people spending money they might not have tomorrow. Corporate is making me (..)2017 TvShow: Superstore Title: Cheyenne's Wedding Season: 2 Episode 20