But it is also a place of fierce competition and heightened tension.
And calling is cheaper than ever because of fierce competition among rival wireless networks.
British magazines and tabloids have a history of fierce competition and of paying for access.
After years of fierce competition from the private banks, they have begun to get their act together.
They share 'tips and tricks' of the depressing trade and serve to encourage the existing element of fierce competition.
But acquiring walk-up rentals in Manhattan can be very difficult right now because of fierce competition among buyers.
Getting lots of attention especially if it continues in the face of fierce competition is a powerful aphrodisiac.
Monsoon, however, the women's fashion chain, is struggling in the face of fierce competition on the high street.
HMV's failure comes after years of fierce competition from supermarkets that sell CDs and other music lines.
"In the face of fierce competition, many graduates are being forced to take on lower-skilled jobs.
– Glenn Collins Bloomberg: As proliferating craft-beer brands face the angst of fierce competition in the United States market, the big guys are suffering agita of their own.
