monopoly

Example Sentences

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Clubs nationwide were folding, but in L.A., if one or two music venues went under, it meant monopoly by Goldenvoice-owned spaces and well-intentioned hipster havens like Zebulon, gentrifying both neighborhoods and music.

From Los Angeles Times

Together, they created America’s first successful factory, Slater’s Mill, breaking Britain’s virtual monopoly on the Industrial Revolution and starting the U.S. on its way to global economic supremacy.

From Barron's

It was built by the community after the King "charged too much for milling" at Marford Mill, "he had a monopoly on grinding corn," said Brendan.

From BBC

Rare earth stocks have been on a wild ride for months, boosted by a desire to break China’s near monopoly and bring critical minerals business back to America.

From Barron's

"Consequently, American consumers have suffered from that monopoly," he added.

From Barron's