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monopoly

[muh-nop-uh-lee] / məˈnɒp ə li /


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A jury found that Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, operated as a monopoly.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The difference is that history is no longer written solely by the winners, and today’s industrialists no longer have a monopoly on shaping the narrative.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

"Granting a monopoly to a company for several years seemed tricky," he said, rejecting suggestions the project was designed to favour European interests.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

And earlier this year, a jury found that Live Nation was an illegal monopoly, following years of criticism that the company stifles competition and overcharges fans, but analysts say a breakup is unlikely.

From MarketWatch Jul. 2, 2026

When we were on vacation, we had a little more family time, a little more time to read newspapers, play chess or monopoly, and listen to the radio.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

Department of Justice to investigate and break up giant industrial monopolies, became law.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Steyer said he would reduce costs by taking on special interests and bringing about structural change and breaking up monopolies.

From Los Angeles Times May 15, 2026

U.S. antitrust laws, developed in the late 19th century, aim to prevent monopolies and foster competition.

From Barron's May 2, 2026

The E.U. has been acting to check the monopolies of Big Tech in Europe, hitting companies with hefty fines and launching investigations into data policies.

From MarketWatch Apr. 16, 2026

Why does the Japanese food-processing industry, like the German beer industry, consist of small companies with local monopolies?

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond




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