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]
(..) What? Nate left his part to Brenda. I don't think she wants to be in the funeral business. I think David's going kind of nuts. He needs to get out. Plus, who needs the competition anyway, you know? - Hello? - Hi. I just thought I'd check in with you. How are you doing? Any news about Willa? (..)2005 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Everyone's Waiting Season: 5 Episode 12