But I can see our nearest rival is making more progress than us.

Others say foreign rivals and soft demand make the business a difficult venture.

Indeed, those rivals are making marketing changes of their own.

His major rivals did not make it easy for him.

But other rivals were also making offers, and industry executives said there was no risk that customers would run out of heat or hot water.

What is more, their rival had made a down payment.

The parents never set the two sisters against each other, never made them rivals.

Recent history shows that rivals can make quick inroads in the California market.

"Any rival who criticizes my father makes a huge mistake," he said.

This year, his rivals haven't made it an issue.