monopoly
Example Sentences
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“Not because it’s a better service or product, because it acted illegally and created a monopoly.”
From Los Angeles Times
There is no Old Firm monopoly on the sense of belonging and togetherness that young fans find through Ultras culture.
From BBC
Neuroscience, Mr. Pollan claims, has “yet to identify the biological structures necessary to generate consciousness,” and humans should not assume “a monopoly on sentience.”
But the government retains its monopoly over the use of force.
"We will keep fighting this case without the federal government so that we can secure justice for all those harmed by Live Nation's monopoly."
From Barron's
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