Sentence examples for provided competition for from inspiring English sources

Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, has suggested that both Benfica and Real Madrid provided competition for the services of the 19-year-old Portuguese striker Bebe before United moved with a £7.5m offer for a player untried at a significant level.

But they also represent an alternative supply of homes for buyers, providing competition for other sellers.

LaMont Jordan, who Bradway said would not be traded, provides competition for Curtis Martin at running back.

Zieler is expected to provide competition for Leicester's regular goalkeeper, Kasper Schmeichel.

A keeper to provide competition for Joe Hart, with Reading's Alex McCarthy the required calibre of candidate.

And migratory birds that extend their visits may provide competition for some avian natives.

A huge backlog of foreclosed properties is dominating the market and providing competition for builders.

Wenger sees the England international as having the experience and mobility to provide competition for Mikel Arteta and Mathieu Flamini.

Martínez's priorities were a central defender to provide competition for Phil Jagielka and John Stones, a No10 playmaker and a striker.

Spain and Portugal will jointly bid to stage the 2018 World Cup, providing competition for the likes of England and Australia.

Gustavo would provide competition for Mikel Arteta, Jack Wilshere, Abou Diaby and Aaron Ramsey for the central midfield positions at the Emirates.