cornered

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D-Wave has cornered the market for annealing quantum systems, which are tailored to optimization problems.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

We’re frankly confused how Auchincloss cornered himself into this one.

From Slate • May 30, 2026

No. But I don’t think I come at other musicians like that — like I’ve cornered the market on the right way to do something.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

“Blocking the strait isn’t in anyone’s interest, including Iran’s. But if they feel that they’re cornered, they’ll do it. And they have the logistics to do it,” said Bader Al-Saif, an academic at Kuwait University.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

His face was flushed, his eyes wide, like a cornered bunny.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon