Opponents of the partnership, including several low-cost airlines, praised the decision and said it was a good first step to maintaining competition.

So the current debate centers on how to maintain and expand competition.

But I am sure the Justice Department had a pretty strong bias for maintaining competition.

As in any sport, parity is important to maintain close competition.

Airlines are also willing to stick with Airbus to maintain competition between the major aircraft makers.

Its purpose is to maintain and encourage competition in Canada.

It is impossible for these producers to maintain fair competition with the great producers and operators in the international network.

It is perhaps the most important task of the Commission to maintain free competition and make the market work across the European Union.

In the future, conjoining the two will be very important in maintaining competition and conserving the environment.

Finding the right balance between ownership of the results of business success and the value in maintaining competition is never easy.