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]
(..) Which means I'm.. it's the best in the country. And.. I'm a core member, so I just started playing competitions Actually I just found out I'm the youngest person in the entire band. How do you know wins or not.. a music competition? Isn't it subjective? No. Does the studio get you a job? (..)2014 Whiplash
(..) Yes. Then why the fuck didn't you say so?! I carried your fat ass for too long Metz I'm not gonna have you cost us a competition because your mind's on a fucking Happy Meal instead of on pitch. Jackson congratulations, you are fourth chair. Mets why are you still sitting there, get the fuck out! (..)2014 Whiplash