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]
(..) flowing everywhere. It was weird. That's what a "mi-cuit" is supposed to do, sir. - That's why? - Yes. I'm still gonna have a tarte tatin. I always liked competition. Extreme sports, speed... Going faster, higher... I had it all with paragliding. I got higher, could see everything. And breathe. (..)2011 The Intouchables