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]
(..) Hm, I don't know. You're not afraid, are you? Hey, Gavino! Open this! Hey! Please! Another important UEFA Champions League night for Real Madrid. Whoever you are in this competition, no matter how big or small, You could pay someone to do that for you. Professionals. I like doing it, Mom. (..)2007 Goal II: Living the Dream
(..) - You'll have to score a lot of goals. - I'll try. The UEFA Champions League is back, and it's back at the Santiago Bernab'u. What a stage for Europe's top club competition. - Hey. - Look at this. Oh, my God. Look at that. Real Madrid, nine times winners. (..)2007 Goal II: Living the Dream