monopoly

Example Sentences

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There is no Old Firm monopoly on the sense of belonging and togetherness that young fans find through Ultras culture.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Neuroscience, Mr. Pollan claims, has “yet to identify the biological structures necessary to generate consciousness,” and humans should not assume “a monopoly on sentience.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

But the government retains its monopoly over the use of force.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"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 • Mar. 9, 2026

Optimists and pessimists—not to mention the realists—air their opinions with unflagging energy, and as with everything else, they’re all certain that they have a monopoly on the truth.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank